The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5383 aims to implement minor and technical revisions to existing labor statutes in Connecticut. Key changes include the substitution of the term "Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority" in multiple sections, which now explicitly includes any entity that contracts with this authority. Additionally, the definition of "firefighter" has been expanded to encompass local fire marshals, deputy fire marshals, fire investigators, and inspectors, as well as uniformed members of various fire departments, including those associated with the Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority.
Other notable revisions involve the timeline for employers to file written protests regarding improperly charged benefits, which has been adjusted to forty days after the quarterly statement is provided, replacing the previous phrasing. Furthermore, physicians and other healthcare providers are now required to report suspected occupational diseases to the Labor Department within forty-eight hours of discovery, with penalties for non-compliance. These amendments are designed to clarify existing laws and improve the efficiency of labor-related processes in the state.