CT SB01034

Increases the threshold for prevailing wage requirements on public works projects effective October 1, 2015: new construction projects must cost at least $2 million (increased from $400,000) and remodeling/repair projects must cost at least $1 million (increased from $100,000).

Raises the minimum weekly unemployment benefit for construction workers from $15 to $25, effective October 1, 2015.

Raises the minimum weekly unemployment benefit for other workers from $15 to $25, effective October 1, 2015.

Requires automatic annual adjustments to minimum unemployment benefit rates beginning October 1, 2016, based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island region, with adjustments rounded to the nearest five cents and effective each January 1.

Directs the administrator to adopt regulations identifying construction worker classifications and specifying reporting requirements for employers.