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This bill aims to support federal employees who were laid off or retired on or after January 1, 2025, by creating several employment assistance measures. The Commissioner of Administrative Services is required to develop hiring policies that give preference to these federal employees when filling state government positions, and the commissioner must consider their years of federal service when determining job classification and pay grade. Additionally, the Labor Commissioner must organize a job fair by September 1, 2025, to help these federal employees find opportunities in private employment. The bill also mandates that the University of Connecticut and the Connecticut State University System create a specialized job portal by September 1, 2025, specifically for individuals who were previously employed in federally funded research positions at higher education institutions. The bill defines "federal employee" broadly, including those directly employed by the federal government and those whose wages are funded through federal grants. These provisions are designed to provide targeted employment support and transition assistance for federal workers who have recently left their federal service.

Labor and Employment

Labor and Public Employees Committee (J)

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