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Report: More Connecticut Small Businesses Drop Health Plans » CBIA

6 days ago | cbia.com | Joe Budd

The percentage of Connecticut small businesses offering employees health insurance coverage has fallen almost 25% since 2009 according to a new report. Connecticut’s decline is the largest in the country, as smaller employers battle rising costs, shrinking options, and legislative inaction. Produced by services solutions company Take Command, the report found that only 30% of U.S. employers with less than 50 employees offer health coverage, down from 47% in 2000.
Enhanced Permitting Predictability: Action Needed » CBIA

6 days ago | cbia.com | Joe Budd

In a significant move toward streamlining Connecticut’s environmental regulatory landscape, state lawmakers have rallied behind HB 6868. The bipartisan bill enhances the speed, transparency, and predictability of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s permitting processes. Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration introduced the legislation, but it has quickly won support from the business community.
US Chamber Joins Growing Opposition to Data Privacy Bill » CBIA

6 days ago | cbia.com | Joe Budd

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week joined a growing list of trade organizations and local chambers of commerce opposing proposed changes to Connecticut’s data privacy law. In a May 8 letter to Gov. Ned Lamont, chamber officials urged him to veto SB 1356 if it reaches his desk. SB 1356 significantly changes the Connecticut Data Privacy Act by lowering the compliance threshold and adding strict rules around how companies can use data.
States Sue Trump Administration Over Blocked Wind Developments » CBIA

6 days ago | cbia.com | Joe Budd

The following article first appeared on Robinson+Cole’s Environmental Law Blog. It is reposted here with permission. On May 4, 2025, a coalition of 17 states—including Connecticut—and the District of Columbia filed suit in Massachusetts District Court over the Trump administration’s efforts to block federal permits for all offshore wind development. The administration’s policy was announced in a Jan.
Wage Bill Holds General Contractors Liable » CBIA

6 days ago | cbia.com | Joe Budd

Legislation holding general contractors liable for subcontractors that fail to pay employees is gaining traction at the state Capitol with less than a month until the session adjourns June 4. HB 6955 originated in the Labor and Public Employees Committee, which approved it in March on a 9-4 party line vote. The bill requires general contractors on private construction jobs to request payroll and wage information from subcontractors.
First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account: Smart Workforce Investment » CBIA

6 days ago | cbia.com | Joe Budd

Connecticut is on the brink of a transformative step toward addressing its housing affordability crisis and strengthening workforce recruitment efforts. HB 6876, which creates a first-time homebuyer savings account, garnered unanimous bipartisan support in both the Banking Committee and Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee. This legislation is more than just a housing initiative—it’s a strategic workforce development tool that positions Connecticut to compete for talent in a tight labor market.
For Safety's Sake, Sales Reps Need Privacy " CBIA

6 days ago | cbia.com | Joe Budd

The outcome of the three most consequential biopharma bills of this legislative session—SB 11, HB 6870, and HB 7192—remains in play at the General Assembly. Together, these bills cover a gamut of hot button issues, including drug price controls, Canadian drug importation and the 340B drug discount program. How, if at all, they will be consolidated, revised or tabled is under consideration but very much uncertain.
National Safety Stand-Down Highlights Fall Prevention » CBIA

1 week ago | cbia.com | Amanda Marlow (Hoskins)

Employers and employees across the country highlighted safe construction work practices during the first full week of May. More than a decade ago, OSHA launched a National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls week as construction worker deaths outnumbered other workplace fatalities. Since its launch in 2012, the initiative has helped train more than 10 million workers on fall prevention. Still, falls remain the leading cause of deaths in the construction industry.
Fatalities Increase, Fewer Workplace Injuries in 2024 » CBIA

1 week ago | cbia.com | Amanda Marlow (Hoskins)

OSHA’s 2024 injury and illness data provides a snapshot of the number of employees injured on the job in recent years. Connecticut experienced a jump in fatal incidents in 2024, while overall injuries declined. OSHA collects injury and illness data from certain establishments that meet specific size and industry requirements through its Injury Tracking Application. Since 2016, many employers have been required to submit summary data from OSHA Form 300A.
Preventing Heat Illness in Employees » CBIA

1 week ago | cbia.com | Amanda Marlow (Hoskins)

The following article was first published in the CONN-OSHA Quarterly. It is reposted here with permission. Heat is a recognized occupational hazard for outdoor and indoor workers that can cause serious or fatal illness when they are not provided with the necessary protection and training. Thousands of workers every year become sick from occupational heat exposure, with some resulting in fatalities. Heat is the leading cause of death among all weather-related deaths in the United States.