Substitute Bill No. 152 - Protection of Warehouse Workers

• Applies to employers operating 100+ employees at a single warehouse distribution center in Connecticut or 1,000+ employees across multiple centers in the state, effective July 1, 2023.

• Requires employers to provide written descriptions of all work quotas to employees by August 1, 2023, including potential adverse employment actions for failing to meet quotas.

• Prohibits quotas that prevent meal breaks, interfere with bathroom access, violate workplace safety laws, or measure output over less than one-day increments.

• Allows employees to request their personal work speed data and aggregate peer data within 5 calendar days, with a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if adverse action occurs within 90 days of such request.

• Establishes Labor Commissioner complaint procedures, civil penalties of $1,000-$3,000 per violation, and allows employees to pursue civil suits for damages and attorney fees without exhausting administrative remedies.