CT SB01087

Establishes procedures allowing state employees, quasi-public agency employees, and large state contractor employees to report corruption, unethical practices, legal violations, mismanagement, waste of funds, abuse of authority, or public safety dangers to the Auditors of Public Accounts and Attorney General.

Allows the Auditors of Public Accounts or Attorney General to reject complaints if other remedies are available, another agency is better suited to investigate, the complaint is frivolous or not timely, or the matter could be handled through regular audit procedures.

Prohibits retaliation against employees who make good faith whistleblower disclosures, with violations subject to investigation and penalties including reinstatement, back pay, attorney's fees, and damages awarded by human rights referees.

Extends the retaliation presumption period from one year to two years after an employee first discloses information, and allows affected contractors to sue in superior court within ninety days of learning of retaliatory contract actions.

Requires state agencies and large state contractors to post notices of whistleblower protections in conspicuous places and mandates annual reporting to the General Assembly on the number and disposition of whistleblower matters.