CT SB00358

Expands service contract worker retention protections beyond Bradley International Airport food/beverage workers to include service workers at 14 categories of "covered locations," including multifamily buildings with 50+ units, commercial buildings over 75,000 square feet, schools, hospitals, warehouses, airports, and universities, effective October 1, 2026.

Requires successor contractors to retain existing employees for at least 90 days when taking over service contracts, with retention based on seniority if fewer workers are needed; lowers the contractor threshold from 10 employees to 2 employees.

Removes the prior exception allowing successor contractors to decline hiring workers with poor attendance or performance records under the terminated contract.

Shifts enforcement from Superior Court lawsuits to complaints filed with the Labor Commissioner, who may award back pay, reinstatement, and compensatory damages to wrongfully terminated workers.

Imposes civil penalties of $500 per employee per day of violation payable to the Labor Department, in addition to existing penalties of up to $100 per employee per day for knowing violations.