CT SB01312

Reduces the employer protest deadline for unemployment benefit charges from 60 days to 40 days after quarterly statements are provided, effective October 1, 2025

Changes the Unemployed Workers' Advocate position from serving at the commissioner's pleasure to classified civil service status, providing greater job protection

Requires physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses to report suspected occupational diseases to the Labor Department within 48 hours, with a civil penalty of up to $10 for non-compliance

Allows the Labor Commissioner to share occupational disease reports with the Department of Public Health for disease surveillance and prevention purposes

Repeals provisions that exempted employers from unemployment benefit charges for the voluntary shared work program during periods of high unemployment (6.5% or higher)