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This bill addresses the status and collective bargaining rights of temporary state employees in Connecticut. It introduces a new definition for "temporary employee" as an individual hired for a limited term to perform work comparable to permanent employees, which can include casual, seasonal, periodic, extra help, relief, or per diem employees. The bill allows temporary employees to be included in the same collective bargaining unit as permanent employees upon request of the unit's exclusive representative. When a temporary employee is added to a bargaining unit, the employer must negotiate wages, hours, and employment terms with the representative, including potential discussions about seniority credit for temporary work and preferential hiring for permanent positions. Employers must also provide temporary employees with information about their wages, benefits, employment length, and permanent position application procedures. Importantly, the bill does not require that temporary employees receive exactly the same employment terms as permanent employees. The legislation aims to provide more clarity and potential opportunities for temporary state workers while maintaining flexibility for employers in managing their workforce.

Labor and Employment

Labor and Public Employees Committee (J)

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