Workers' Rights Bill Signed and Celebrating America's 250th

May 13, 2026

 

I’m proud to announce that Public Act 26-12 has officially been signed into law, delivering stronger workplace protections and advancing workers’ rights for employees throughout Connecticut.

The law includes major provisions addressing wage theft in the building trades, job protections for service workers, compensation for workers assaulted on the job, including nurses and teachers, expanded protections for breastfeeding employees, and stronger pay transparency requirements for job postings.

 

Highlights include:

  • Enhanced workers’ compensation benefits for teachers and health care workers injured through workplace assaults
  • Joint liability for general contractors when subcontractors fail to pay workers
  • Job retention protections for service workers when contracts change hands
  • A fairer teacher termination process with impartial hearings
  • Required break time for breastfeeding or pumping at work
  • Expanded pay transparency requiring wage ranges and general benefits information in job postings

This legislation is an important step toward protecting workers’ dignity, safety, fairness, and economic security across our state.

Celebrating America's 250th 

Celebrations for CT250 are underway, Connecticut’s statewide initiative to commemorate, celebrate, and reflect on the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The program highlights Connecticut’s pivotal role in our nation’s founding and honors the state’s lasting contributions to the American story. Through community events, educational programs, cultural activities, and historical commemorations, CT250 invites residents of all ages to engage with our shared history and envision the future together.

Click here for a full calendar of CT250 events across the state.

Community Events

Movies in the Plaza is back and brings you free Wednesday night movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s Pitkin Plaza (145 Orange Street).

Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, cult favorites, family films, and more.

This event is free and open to the public, there is free popcorn and snacks, and it is a (leashed) pet-friendly event.

The next movie showing is The Incredibles 2 on May 13 at 8:00 p.m.

The New Haven Night Market returns Friday, May 15 with local vendors, art, food, music, and shopping. Free and open to all ages. Click here for more information.

Registration is required, click here to register for the walking tour.