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CT Gen Stat § 31-11hh (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11hh - *(See end of section for amended version and effective date.) Definitions.

 As used in this section and sections 31-11ii and 31-11jj:(1) “Administrative costs” means the costs paid or incurred by the administrator, including, but not limited to, peer review costs, professional fees, allocated staff costs and other out-of-pocket costs attributable to the administration and operation of the Workforce Training Authority Fund;(2) “Administrator” means the Department of Labor;(3) “Board” means the Workforce Training Authority established pursuant to section 31-11ii; and(4) “Eligible recipient” means a business entity, including, but not limited to, those businesses in the bioscience, insurance, financial services, advanced manufacturing, digital media, green technology and tourism industry sectors.(P.A. 17-207, S. 7.)*Note: On and after May 1, 2020, this section, as amended by section 1 of public act 19-1 of the July 22 special session, is to read as follows:“Sec. 31-11hh. Definitions. As used in this section and sections 31-11ii and 31-11jj:(1) “Administrative costs” means the costs paid or incurred by the administrator, including, but not limited to, peer review costs, professional fees, allocated staff costs and other out-of-pocket costs attributable to the administration and operation of the Workforce Training Authority Fund;(2) “Administrator” means the Labor Commissioner;(3) “Board” means the Workforce Training Authority established pursuant to section 31-11ii; and(4) “Eligible recipient” means a public or private entity seeking to develop a workforce training program, either to grow an existing business or, in the case of a public entity, as part of partnership with business entities that have made a commitment to hire successful trainees from the workforce training program funded by the authority created by section 31-11ii.”(P.A. 17-207, S. 7; July 22 Sp. Sess. P.A. 19-1, S. 1.)History: P.A. 17-207 effective July 11, 2017; July 22 Sp. Sess. P.A. 19-1 redefined “administrator” in Subdiv. (2) and redefined “eligible recipient” in Subdiv. (4), effective May 1, 2020.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11kk (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11kk - Working group to review business support services. Representatives.

 On or before October 1, 2017, the Labor Commissioner may establish a working group to review business support services in the state. Such working group may consist of one business services representative from each of the following agencies: (1) The Labor Department, (2) the Department of Economic and Community Development, and (3) the Workforce Development Board. Such working group may review business support services offered by such agencies and consider ways to better coordinate such services to benefit businesses in the state, including, but not limited to, the development of (A) a shared database of business support services, and (B) shared marketing materials. The Labor Commissioner may make recommendations for legislation to the Governor and the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to labor and public employees, commerce and higher education and employment advancement.(P.A. 17-207, S. 1.)History: P.A. 17-207 effective July 11, 2017.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11ll (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11ll - Development and implementation of universal intake form. Reporting use of form.

 (a) The Labor Commissioner shall develop and implement a universal intake form to be completed by each person entering any American Job Center or Workforce Development Board facility. Such form shall request information from each such person as said commissioner deems necessary in order to report to the General Assembly in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.(b) On or before December 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, the Labor Commissioner shall report to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to labor and public employees, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, the following: (1) The number of persons utilizing the job training programs and services provided by each American Job Center or Workforce Development Board facility, (2) the number of persons who obtained jobs subsequent to utilizing such job training programs and services, (3) the categorization of job skills indicated on the universal intake form and the number of persons with each of such skills, (4) a determination of the job skills necessary for employment in the state, (5) the number of persons in various directed pathways, (6) the average wage or salary of the positions of persons who obtain jobs subsequent to utilizing such job training programs and services, and (7) the industry sectors in which such persons obtain jobs subsequent to utilizing such job training programs and services.(P.A. 17-207, S. 2.)History: P.A. 17-207 effective July 1, 2017.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11m (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11m - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds.

 (a) All funds received by the state of Connecticut under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended, shall be deposited into the General Fund.(b) (1) Funds reserved for state-wide investment activities by the state of Connecticut from the amounts allotted to the state under Sections 127(b)(1)(C), 132(b)(1)(B) and 132(b)(2)(B) of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended, shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 128(a) of said act.(2) Such reserved funds may be used only to carry out state-wide youth activities described in Section 129(b) of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended, or state-wide employment and training activities, for adults or for dislocated workers, described in Section 134(a)(2)(B) or Section 134(a)(3) of said act, provided such use is consistent with the Connecticut workforce development plan developed by the Connecticut Employment and Training Commission under section 31-11p. The percentage of such reserved funds that are used for administrative costs shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 134(a)(3)(B) of said act. For purposes of this subdivision and subdivision (3) of this subsection, “administrative costs” has the same meaning as in 20 CFR Part 667, Subpart B.(P.A. 99-195, S. 6, 15; P.A. 16-169, S. 24.)History: P.A. 99-195 effective June 23, 1999; pursuant to P.A. 16-169, “Workforce Investment Act of 1998, P.L. 105-220” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128”.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11mm (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11mm - Requests for proposals for development and implementation of soft skills program.

 (a) For purposes of this section, “soft skills” means character traits and interpersonal skills, such as social skills, communication skills and attitudes, that characterize a person's relationship with other people and do not rely on acquired knowledge or technical skills.(b) Not later than October 1, 2017, the Labor Commissioner shall prepare and issue a request for proposals for the development and implementation of a soft skills program. The request for proposals shall require each person, firm or corporation submitting a proposal to (1) demonstrate coordination with an emerging industry partner in the state in developing a soft skills curriculum, and (2) provide any other information deemed necessary by the commissioner.(P.A. 17-207, S. 3.)History: P.A. 17-207 effective July 1, 2017.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11n (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11n - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds allocated to regional workforce development boards. Limitations.

 (a) Funds allocated to each regional workforce development board under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended, shall be reserved by such board, in a manner consistent with the provisions of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended, to fund comprehensive job training and related services or related job opportunities programs administered by eligible providers, including, but not limited to, opportunities industrialization centers and community action programs, as defined in section 17b-885, within such board's region.(b) Funds reserved for administrative costs by a regional workforce development board shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 128(b)(4) of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended.(P.A. 99-195, S. 7, 15; P.A. 16-169, S. 24.)History: P.A. 99-195 effective June 23, 1999; pursuant to P.A. 16-169, “Workforce Investment Act of 1998, P.L. 105-220” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128”.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11o (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11o - Connecticut Employment and Training Commission to act as state-wide workforce development board.

 The Connecticut Employment and Training Commission established under section 31-3h is hereby recognized as the state-wide workforce development board for purposes of complying with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended.(P.A. 99-195, S. 8, 15; P.A. 16-169, S. 24.)History: P.A. 99-195 effective June 23, 1999; pursuant to P.A. 16-169, “Workforce Investment Act of 1998, P.L. 105-220” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128”.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11q (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11q - Submission of comprehensive state performance measures developed by Connecticut Employment and Training Commission to General Assembly.

 On or before October 15, 1999, the Connecticut Employment and Training Commission shall submit to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to appropriations, education, labor and social services the comprehensive state performance measures developed by said commission in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (5) of subsection (b) of section 31-3h for activities specified in Title I of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended, and annually thereafter during any year in which such performance measures are modified.(P.A. 99-195, S. 10, 15; P.A. 16-169, S. 24.)History: P.A. 99-195 effective June 23, 1999; pursuant to P.A. 16-169, “Workforce Investment Act of 1998, P.L. 105-220” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128”.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11r (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11r - Submission of workforce development plan to Governor; prior General Assembly approval. Submission of plan by Governor to United States Secretary of Labor. Requests for waiver.

 (a) On or before January 1, 2000, the Connecticut Employment and Training Commission shall submit a single Workforce Development Plan to the Governor, which plan shall (1) be approved by the General Assembly, (2) comply with the requirements of section 31-11p, and (3) comply with the requirements of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 13-128, as from time to time amended.(b) On or before March 15, 2000, the Governor shall submit a single Connecticut Workforce Development Plan to the United States Secretary of Labor, which plan shall satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.(c) The Governor shall submit to the United States Secretary of Labor any appropriate or necessary request for waiver of the statutory or regulatory requirements of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 13-128, as from time to time amended, with the advice and assistance of the Connecticut Employment and Training Commission.(P.A. 99-195, S. 11, 15; P.A. 16-169, S. 24.)History: P.A. 99-195 effective June 23, 1999; pursuant to P.A. 16-169, “Workforce Investment Act of 1998, P.L. 105-220” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128”.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11t (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11t - Criteria for evaluation of funded programs: Connecticut Employment and Training Commission responsibilities.

 (a) The Connecticut Employment and Training Commission shall provide each regional workforce development board with criteria for the evaluation of funded programs, including a description of the amount, type and effectiveness of literacy training provided to participants, the number of persons completing job training, the gender and race of persons who receive training, occupational skill types, the number of persons who enter unsubsidized employment, the number of persons who remain in unsubsidized employment six months later and the earnings received by such persons.(b) The commission shall develop an education and job training report card to assess the accomplishments of Connecticut's workforce development system and for meeting the accountability requirements of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended. The report card shall address the effectiveness of such system in meeting (1) employers' needs for educated and trained workers, and (2) clients' needs for improving their economic well-being.(P.A. 99-195, S. 13, 15; ; P.A. 16-169, S. 24; 16-170, S. 5.)History: P.A. 99-195 effective June 23, 1999; pursuant to P.A. 16-169, “Workforce Investment Act of 1998, P.L. 105-220” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128”; P.A. 16-170 deleted former Subsec. (c) re commission to include evaluation of funded programs in annual report.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11tt (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11tt - Veterans Platform to Employment Program.

 (a) Not later than October 1, 2019, the work force development board for the southwest work force development region of the state shall develop and operate a pilot program to be known as the Veterans Platform to Employment Program. The program shall provide training and subsidized employment for veterans who have experienced long-term unemployment in a similar manner to the Platform to Employment Program currently operated by such board. The pilot program shall provide veterans in a region served by the program with (1) a preparatory program that includes services such as skills assessments, career readiness workshops, employee assistance programs and coaching, and (2) employment assistance that includes identifying positions at local employers and providing subsidies to employers that hire veterans for trial work experiences that may lead to continued employment. The pilot program may offer additional services to assist veterans, including personal and family support services and financial counseling. As used in this section, “veteran” means any person (A) honorably discharged from, or released under honorable conditions from active service in, the armed forces, as defined in section 27-103, or (B) with a qualifying condition, as defined in section 27-103, who has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from active service in the armed forces.(b) The work force development board for the southwest work force development region of the state shall operate the pilot program within its work force development region. The board may offer the program in other work force development regions in the state, in conjunction with the appropriate regional work force development board.(c) Not later than February 1, 2020, and annually thereafter until the pilot program is terminated, the work force development board for the southwest work force development region of the state shall submit a report on the operation of the pilot program and its recommendation to continue, discontinue or expand the program. Such report shall include measures of the effectiveness of the program, including, but not limited to, data on the (1) number of veterans served by the program, (2) number of veterans placed with employers by the program and the salaries earned by such veterans, and (3) number of such veterans retaining employment over time. The board shall submit the report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to veterans' affairs.(P.A. 19-129, S. 2.)History: P.A. 19-129 effective July 1, 2019.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11u (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11u - Continuation of other education, employment or job training programs or contracts.

 Any education, employment or job training program or contract in existence on June 23, 1999, that is funded under the Job Training Partnership Act shall continue in effect until the renewal period, provided such program is consistent with the provisions of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128, as from time to time amended.(P.A. 99-195, S. 14, 15; P.A. 16-169, S. 24.)History: P.A. 99-195 effective June 23, 1999; pursuant to P.A. 16-169, “Workforce Investment Act of 1998, P.L. 105-220” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, P.L. 113-128”.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11uu (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11uu - Distribution to employers of written materials concerning mental health conditions common to veterans.

 Not later than October 1, 2019, the work force development board for the southwest work force development region of the state shall identify appropriate written materials to distribute to employers on the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans, including post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief. Such materials shall provide guidance on (1) identifying the signs and symptoms of such mental health conditions, and (2) assisting employees who are veterans and who exhibit such signs and symptoms in the workplace. The board shall distribute such materials to employers participating in or who may participate in the pilot programs established under sections 31-11ss and 31-11tt, and may distribute the materials to other employers that may hire veterans.(P.A. 19-129, S. 3.)History: P.A. 19-129 effective July 1, 2019.
CT Gen Stat § 31-11x (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 556a - Workforce Development|Section 31-11x - Comprehensive job training and related services, grants for. Definitions. Regulations.

 Section 31-11x is repealed, effective June 6, 2016.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-2, S. 29, 69; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-9, S. 129, 131; P.A. 04-76, S. 34; P.A. 16-169, S. 35.)
CT Gen Stat § 31-13a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 557 - Employment Regulation|Section 31-13a - Employer to furnish record of hours worked, wages earned and deductions. Employer to provide means to access and print electronically held records.

 (a) With each wage payment each employer shall furnish to each employee, in writing or, with the employee's explicit consent, electronically, a record of hours worked, the gross earnings showing straight time and overtime as separate entries, itemized deductions and net earnings, except that the furnishing of a record of hours worked and the separation of straight time and overtime earnings shall not apply in the case of any employee with respect to whom the employer is specifically exempt from the keeping of time records and the payment of overtime under the Connecticut Minimum Wage Act or the Fair Labor Standards Act.(b) If the record of hours is furnished electronically pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the employer shall provide a means for each employee to securely, privately and conveniently access and print such record. The employer shall incorporate reasonable safeguards regarding any information contained in the record furnished electronically pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to protect the confidentiality of an employee's personal information.(1959, P.A. 338; P.A. 80-79; P.A. 16-125, S. 3.)History: P.A. 80-79 required that employees be furnished records of earnings “showing straight time and overtime as separate entries”, specified that provisions are inapplicable where employer is exempt from paying overtime and deleted provisions which had excluded salaried employees from applicability; P.A. 16-125 designated existing provisions re wage payment as Subsec. (a) and amended same to add provision re furnishing records electronically with employee's explicit consent and added Subsec. (b) re employer to provide means for employee to access electronic record and incorporation of reasonable safeguards.
CT Gen Stat § 31-13b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 31 - Labor|Chapter 557 - Employment Regulation|Section 31-13b - Visible clock required as part of time card system.

 On and after January 1, 1977, no employer, private, municipal or state, shall use a time card system, recording clock or other device intended to record the work time of an employee unless such system, clock or device has incorporated within it a clock which is synchronized with such system, clock or device and which is displayed so as to be easily visible.(P.A. 76-87.)