House Bill No. 5383, also known as Public Act No. 26-34, introduces several minor and technical revisions to existing labor statutes in Connecticut. Notably, the bill updates the definition of "state employer" to include the Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority and any entities contracting with it. Additionally, the definition of "firefighter" is expanded to encompass local fire marshals and uniformed members of fire departments associated with the Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority.

The bill also makes procedural changes regarding the notification process for employers concerning unemployment benefits. Specifically, it modifies the timeline for employers to file a written protest against improperly charged benefits from "within forty days of" to "within forty days after" the quarterly statement date. Furthermore, it requires physicians and other healthcare providers to report suspected occupational diseases to the Labor Department within forty-eight hours after discovery, changing the previous phrasing from "of" to "after." Failure to comply with this reporting requirement may result in a civil penalty.