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HARTFORD State lawmakers are going to consider expanding workers’ compensation to include coronavirus disease as a work-related illness.
The Labor and Public Employees Committee voted Thursday to draft legislation to provide COVID-19 relief that will propose the expansion of workers’ compensation coverage.
The contemplated legislation will also cover such other pandemic-related subjects as hazardous pay, worker safety, health care and personal protective equipment, said Rep. Robyn Porter, D-New Haven, and Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury the House and Senate co-chairwomen of the labor committee.
“I think one of the reasons why this is being drafted, why this is being proposed as a concept is because we want to have an opportunity to hear from many out there that have been impacted by the devastation of COVID, and we know so many workers have suffered greatly and have many issues that come under the jurisdiction of this committee,” Kushner said.
Dan Haar: The fog of democracy on a chaotic day
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New State Sen. Paul Cicarella, R-North Haven, stands with son, Paul, during the of the start the legislative session held outside at the State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan. 6, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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State Rep. Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, stands with his family as he is introduced as Speaker of the House during the of the start the legislative session held outside at the State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan. 6, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Protestors gather outside the swearing in ceremonies and opening session of the legislature at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Wallingfordâs top stories of 2020
YEAR IN REVIEW: Wallingfordâs top stories of 2020
Dr. Tracy Malton, of Guilford, is the new owner of the former Wallingford Bank and Trust Company building at 100 Center St., Wallingford, seen here on Jan. 30, 2020. Malton is a chiropractor at Healing Hands Chiropractic, LLC on Hall Avenue in Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement
The Greek Guy restaurant at 600 N. Colony Rd, Wallingford, Jan. 3, 2020. The business has closed according to a sign posted on the front door. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
The New Ensemble Choral of the Mount Zion Seventh-day perform during a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at Wallingford Town Hall on Jan. 20, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
YEAR IN REVIEW: Wallingfordâs top stories of 2020
YEAR IN REVIEW: Wallingfordâs top stories of 2020
Dr. Tracy Malton, of Guilford, is the new owner of the former Wallingford Bank and Trust Company building at 100 Center St., Wallingford, seen here on Jan. 30, 2020. Malton is a chiropractor at Healing Hands Chiropractic, LLC on Hall Avenue in Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement
The Greek Guy restaurant at 600 N. Colony Rd, Wallingford, Jan. 3, 2020. The business has closed according to a sign posted on the front door. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
The New Ensemble Choral of the Mount Zion Seventh-day perform during a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at Wallingford Town Hall on Jan. 20, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal