CT HB06508

Contractors on public works, municipal public works, and quasi-public agency projects must make good faith efforts to employ a workforce of at least 25% minorities, 25% state residents, and 8% women, effective October 1, 2019.

Contractors with 50+ employees awarded contracts exceeding $50,000 annually must develop and file affirmative action plans with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, with failure to do so barring them from bidding on future contracts.

Approved affirmative action plans receive a two-year certificate of compliance, though contractors remain subject to monitoring and reporting requirements and can have certificates revoked for non-compliance.

Public works contracts subject to part II of chapter 60 require contractors to work with workforce development and job training entities and submit plans for commission approval before contract award, with 2% monthly payment withholding until plan approval.

Good faith effort determinations include evaluation of employment policies, affirmative advertising and recruitment, and technical assistance activities designed to ensure minority, resident, and women employment on public works projects.