Substitute Senate Bill No. 472, also known as Public Act No. 26-73, amends Section 31-48d of the general statutes regarding the electronic surveillance of employees. The bill defines key terms such as "employer," "employee," and "electronic monitoring," and establishes that employers must provide prior written notice to employees about any electronic monitoring that may occur, including the specific locations on the employer's premises where such monitoring will take place. This notice can be posted in a conspicuous location accessible to employees. Additionally, employers must provide new employees hired after October 1, 2026, with a written statement outlining prohibited activities that may be monitored without prior notice.

The bill also outlines exceptions to the prior notice requirement, allowing employers to conduct electronic monitoring without notice if they have reasonable grounds to believe that employees are engaged in illegal conduct or creating a hostile work environment. Furthermore, the requirement to disclose specific monitoring locations does not apply in certain situations, such as at airports or when monitoring is conducted for security and employee safety purposes. Violations of these provisions may result in civil penalties imposed by the Labor Commissioner, with escalating fines for repeated offenses. The bill clarifies that its provisions do not apply to criminal investigations, allowing information obtained through electronic monitoring in such cases to be used in disciplinary proceedings against employees.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 31-48d
GAE Joint Favorable Substitute: 31-48d
File No. 576: 31-48d
Public Act No. 26-73: 31-48d