Title 31 — Title 31: Labor

Sec. 31-348. Compensation insurance companies to report their risks. Every insurance company writing compensation insurance or its duly appointed agent shall report in writing or by other means to the chairperson of the Workers' Compensation Commission, in accordance with rules p…

Sec. 31-348a. Compensation insurers to reduce premiums. (a) On or before July 1, 1993, each insurer writing workers' compensation insurance in this state, either individually or through a rating organization licensed pursuant to section 38a-672 of which the insurer is a member or…

Sec. 31-349. Compensation for second disability. The fact that an employee has suffered a previous disability, shall not preclude him from compensation for a second injury, nor preclude compensation for death resulting from the second injury. If an employee having a previous disa…

Sec. 31-349a. Powers of investigators in the office of the State Treasurer. Any investigator in the investigations unit of the office of the State Treasurer, when investigating Second Injury Fund claims which may violate the requirements of this chapter and when investigating com…

Sec. 31-349b. Certificate for permanent vocational disability. Employer reimbursed by Second Injury Fund for insurance premiums for certified employees. (a) Any employee who has suffered a compensable injury under the provisions of this chapter, and who is receiving benefits for …

Sec. 31-349c. Controverted issues of previous disability. Physician panel established. (a) The custodian of the Second Injury Fund and an insurer or self-insured employer seeking to transfer a claim to the fund shall submit all controverted issues regarding the existence of a pre…

Sec. 31-349d. Treasurer to solicit proposals for the managing of Second Injury Fund claims. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 4a-19 and 4a-20 to the contrary, the Treasurer may solicit proposals from any firm engaged in the business of workers' compensation medical case …

Sec. 31-349e. Advisory board for the Second Injury Fund. There shall be an advisory board for the Second Injury Fund to advise the custodian of the Second Injury Fund on matters concerning administration, operation, claim handling and finances of the fund. On or before July 1, 19…

Sec. 31-349f. Condition of the Second Injury Fund. Report to the Governor and General Assembly. On or before July 1, 1996, and annually thereafter, the Treasurer shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a report on the financial condition of the Second Injury Fund. S…

Sec. 31-349g. Method of assessing all employers for liabilities of Second Injury Fund. Reporting. Audits. Insurance companies deemed collection agents. (a) For purposes of this section: (1) “Insured employer” means an employer who insures its risks incurred under this chapter wit…

Sec. 31-349h. Transfer of claims. Claims not transferred. All transfers of claims to the Second Injury Fund with a date of injury prior to July 1, 1995, shall be effected no later than July 1, 1999. All claims not transferred to the Second Injury Fund, on or before July 1, 1999, …

Sec. 31-349i. Cost-saving methodologies. The custodian of the Second Injury Fund may implement cost-saving methodologies within the existing prescription drug program but shall not mandate the use of a mail order pharmacy by the claimant. (P.A. 96-242, S. 3, 10.) History: P.A. 96…

Sec. 31-349j. Appeal of decision by State Treasurer concerning the method of assessing the employer for the liabilities of the Second Injury Fund. Any employer or any private insurance carrier or interlocal risk management agency acting on behalf of an employer that is aggrieved …

Secs. 31-350 and 31-351. Notice to commissioner of second injury. Hearings; awards. Sections 31-350 and 31-351 are repealed. (1949 Rev., S. 7490, 7491; 1958 Rev., S. 31-217, 31-218; 1961, P.A. 491, S. 76, 77; 1967, P.A. 692, S. 3; P.A. 79-376, S. 50; P.A. 91-32, S. 40, 41.)

Sec. 31-352. Enforcement of liability of third person. The provisions of section 31-293 shall apply to any payments from the Second Injury Fund and the Treasurer is authorized to bring an action, or join in an action as provided by said section, when he has paid, or by award has …

Sec. 31-353. Voluntary agreements and stipulated settlements; approval. (a) If the Treasurer and an injured employee, or his legal representative, reach an agreement in regard to compensation payable under the provisions of this chapter, such agreement shall be submitted in writi…

Sec. 31-354. Second Injury Fund contributions. Duties and powers of State Treasurer. (a) There shall be a fund to be known as the Second Injury Fund. Each employer, other than the state, shall, within thirty days after notice given by the State Treasurer, pay to the State Treasur…

Sec. 31-354a. Assistant administrators of the Second Injury Fund. (a) The Treasurer may, in his discretion, appoint not more than four assistant administrators as necessary to assist him in carrying out his duties as custodian of the Second Injury Fund under section 31-354. Such …

Sec. 31-354b. Finance account within Second Injury Fund. Subaccounts. Duties of State Treasurer. (a) There is established within the Second Injury Fund an account to be known as the finance account. The account shall be administered by the State Treasurer as a trust fund in, and …

Sec. 31-355. Hearings; awards. Payments from Second Injury Fund on employer's failure to comply with award. Civil action for reimbursement. Insolvent insurer. Settlements and agreements. Failure of uninsured employer to pay. (a) The administrative law judge shall give notice to t…

Sec. 31-355a. Collection of moneys owed to the Second Injury Fund. Tax warrants. Lien. Foreclosure. (a) Whenever the Second Injury Fund is required, pursuant to section 31-355, to pay benefits or compensation mandated by the provisions of this chapter for any employer or insurer …

Sec. 31-355b. Actions against entities failing to comply with Second Injury Fund reporting requirements. Upon request by the State Treasurer, the Attorney General is authorized to bring an action in the Superior Court against any employer or any private insurance carrier or inter…

Sec. 31-356. Short title: Full Employment Act of 1972. This chapter may be cited as the “Full Employment Act of 1972”. (1972, P.A. 221, S. 1.)

Sec. 31-357. Statement of policy. It is the continuing policy and responsibility of the state government to use all practicable means consistent with its needs and obligations and other essential considerations of state policy, with the assistance and cooperation of industry, agr…

Secs. 31-358 to 31-361. Council of Economic Advisors: Duties; utilization of materials and services of other agencies; meetings, compensation and reimbursement of expenses. Sections 31-358 to 31-361, inclusive, are repealed. (1972, P.A. 221, S. 3–7; P.A. 74-194, S. 1–4; P.A. 75-2…

Sec. 31-362. Governor to report to General Assembly. Section 31-362 is repealed, effective October 1, 2017. (1972, P.A. 221, S. 7; P.A. 17-219, S. 14.)

Sec. 31-362a. Commission on Job Innovation and Development. Section 31-362a is repealed. (P.A. 75-208, S. 1, 2, 4; P.A. 76-56, S. 5, 6; P.A. 77-614, S. 609, 610.)

Sec. 31-362b. Duties of Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall: (1) Evaluate existing and potential job skills needed for Connecticut business and industry; (2) coordinate and recommend improvements in voca…

Sec. 31-362c. Statement of policy. Minijobs. It is found and declared that there has been and continues to be a severe unemployment problem in this state; that allowing unemployment to go unchecked results in increased state costs in the form of welfare benefits, jobless payments…

Sec. 31-362d. Definitions. For purposes of sections 31-362b to 31-362f, inclusive: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, and (2) “Minijob” means a job with a maximum work week of twenty-five hours per week. (P.A. 76-56, S. 2, 6; P.A. 77-…

Sec. 31-362e. Responsibilities of commissioner with regard to minijobs. The commissioner shall in addition to the responsibilities prescribed by section 31-362b: (1) Develop a plan to implement the minijob concept; (2) Coordinate and implement the minijob development plan, includ…

Sec. 31-362f. Pilot minijob program. The commission shall institute a pilot minijob program in a limited area and shall report to the 1977 session of the General Assembly on or before February 1, 1977, with respect, thereto, including in such report any recommendations for legisl…

Sec. 31-362g. Defense diversification. Alternative use committees. (a) As used in this section, “defense contract” includes any contract for the production or manufacture of weapons or other defense equipment to be used by the military or naval forces of this state or the United …

Secs. 31-363 to 31-366. Committee of Concern for Connecticut Jobs. Sections 31-363 to 31-366, inclusive, are repealed. (1972, P.A. 162, S. 1–4; P.A. 77-614, S. 609, 610.)

Sec. 31-367. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) “Commissioner” means the Labor Commissioner or his designated agent; (b) “Commission” means the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission established under this chapter; …

Sec. 31-368. Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Coordination of activities with the Workers' Compensation Commission. (a) There is created in the Labor Department a Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which shall be comprised of a subdivision for safety, a subdiv…

Sec. 31-369. Application of chapter. (a) This chapter applies to all employers, employees and places of employment in the state except the following: (1) Employees of the United States government; and (2) working conditions of employees over which federal agencies other than the …

Sec. 31-370. Duties of employer and employee. (a) Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees. (b) Each emp…

Sec. 31-371. Regulations. In the adoption of regulations under the authority of this chapter, the commissioner shall: (a) Provide for the preparation, adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations governing the conditions of employment of general and special application in all wor…

Sec. 31-372. Adoption of federal and state standards. Variances. (a) The commissioner shall provide for the adoption of all occupational health and safety standards, amendments or changes adopted or recognized by the United States Secretary of Labor under the authority of the Occ…

Sec. 31-373. Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. Section 31-373 is repealed. (P.A. 73-379, S. 7, 21; P.A. 77-614, S. 609, 610.)

Sec. 31-374. Inspections and investigations. Records. (a) In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter the commissioner, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the employer, is authorized (1) to enter without advance notice, except as provided in regulations adopted in …

Sec. 31-375. Citation for violation. (a) If, upon inspection or investigation, the commissioner or his authorized representative believes that an employer has violated any provision of sections 31-369 and 31-370, any standard promulgated pursuant to section 31-372 or any regulati…

Sec. 31-376. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. (a) There shall continue to be a Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission which shall be within the Labor Department for administrative purposes only. Said commission shall consist of five members …

Sec. 31-377. Notice to employer of contest period and proposed assessment. Action by review commission. (a) If, after inspection or investigation, the commissioner issues a citation pursuant to section 31-375, he shall, within a reasonable time after the termination of such inspe…

Sec. 31-378. Appeal from review commission. Any person, including the commissioner, adversely affected or aggrieved by an order of the review commission, after all administrative remedies provided by this chapter have been exhausted, is entitled to judicial review in accordance w…

Sec. 31-379. Discriminatory practices prohibited. Complaint: Filing; hearing; relief. Appeal to Superior Court. (a) No person shall discharge, discipline, penalize or in any manner discriminate against any employee (1) because such employee has filed any complaint or instituted o…

Sec. 31-380. Enjoining of conditions or practices at places of employment. Mandamus against commissioner for failure to act. (a) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction upon petition by the commissioner to restrain or enjoin any conditions or practices in any place of employme…

Sec. 31-381. Confidentiality of information obtained. All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the commissioner or his representatives or any member of the commission in connection with any inspection or proceeding under this chapter which contains or which might reve…

Sec. 31-382. Penalties. (a) Any employer who wilfully or repeatedly violates the requirements of sections 31-369 and 31-370, any standard or order promulgated pursuant to section 31-372, or regulations prescribed pursuant to this chapter, may be assessed a civil penalty of not mo…