CT SB00271

Expands the definition of "health care provider" in unemployment statutes to include physician's assistants and creates a uniform definition across relevant sections, effective October 1, 2026

Authorizes the Labor Commissioner to compromise or abate uncollectible unemployment contributions from reimbursing employers when there is genuine dispute over liability or when employer assets are insufficient to cover debts

Transfers enforcement authority for the six-day workweek law (prohibiting employers from compelling employees to work more than six days per week) from the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration to the Labor Commissioner

Repeals the Employment Security Advisory Board and eliminates the requirement for labor organizations to file annual reports with the Labor Commissioner

Adds a definition of "labor organization" to motor vehicle records statutes to allow DMV to disclose personal information to unions for lawful purposes under contract with the commissioner