House Bill No. 5267, Public Act No. 24-147, brings several updates to the statutes concerning the Labor Department. It empowers the Labor Commissioner to engage in contractual agreements for various programs and manage federal funds, while also modifying employer requirements for submitting quarterly wage information to potentially include data on employees' occupation, hours worked, and primary worksite zip code starting in the third calendar quarter of 2026. The bill revises the composition of the Occupational Health Clinics Advisory Committee, clarifies the definition of "knowingly," and extends the applicability of penalties for certain violations to successor entities. It also removes the requirement for the commissioner to adopt regulations for issuing stop work orders.

The bill addresses unemployment compensation by preventing persons from acquiring a business primarily to benefit from a lower Unemployment Compensation Fund contribution rate, and it outlines penalties for such violations. It also amends group health insurance policy provisions, allowing employers to elect not to pay premiums for certain terminated employees and requiring insurers to credit employers for premiums paid post-termination. The definition of "covered establishment" is inserted, and the bill repeals sections 31-51n, 31-51o, and 31-76l of the general statutes. Additionally, it updates civil penalties for labor law violations and aligns state law with federal Department of Labor requirements. The bill was enacted on June 6, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 31-402, 31-223b
LAB Joint Favorable: 31-402, 31-223b
File No. 60: 31-402, 31-223b
Public Act No. 24-147: 31-402, 31-223b