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Connecticut General Statutes > Title 31 > Chapter 568 - Workers' Compensation Act

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§ 31-275	Definitions
§ 31-275c	Officers of fraternal organizations
§ 31-276	Workers' Compensation Commission. Compensation commissioners. Nomination by Governor. Appointment by General Assembly. Terms of office. Removal. Selection of chairman
§ 31-276a	Commissioners and commission to be within Labor Department for administrative purposes only
§ 31-277	Salary of compensation commissioners. Longevity payments
§ 31-278	Powers and duties of commissioners
§ 31-279	Notice of availability of compensation. Uniform system for determination of degree of physical impairment. Employer-sponsored plan for medical care and treatment. Indemnification of medical advisory panel members
§ 31-279a	Booklet to be distributed explaining act
§ 31-279b	Notice of availability of coverage under act. Content. Posting
§ 31-280	Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Commission. Powers and duties. Budget. Report of expenses
§ 31-280a	Advisory Board of the Workers' Compensation Commission
§ 31-280b	Compensation Review Board
§ 31-281	Designation of commissioner to act in another district
§ 31-282	Successor may complete acts when commissioner dies
§ 31-283	Annual pension upon retirement of commissioner
§ 31-283a	Rehabilitation programs for employees suffering compensable injuries
§ 31-283d	Adjustment of salary of certain retired commissioners
§ 31-283e	Election of retirement benefits
§ 31-283f	Statistical Division
§ 31-283g	Education services for employees concerning the prevention of occupational diseases and injuries
§ 31-283h	Financing of Division of Worker Education
§ 31-284	Basic rights and liabilities. Civil action to enjoin noncomplying employer from entering into employment contracts. Notice of availability of compensation
§ 31-284a	State contracting with private insurance carrier. Duties and powers of Commissioner of Administrative Services
§ 31-284b	Employer to continue insurance coverage or welfare plan payments for employees eligible to receive workers' compensation. Use of Second Injury Fund
§ 31-284c	Complaints of violations. Hearing. Findings and award. Appeal
§ 31-285	Substitute systems of compensation
§ 31-286	Certificate of employer's compliance
§ 31-286a	Insurance requirements for contractors on public works projects and renewals of state business licenses
§ 31-286b	Proof of workers' compensation coverage prior to issuance of building permit, condition
§ 31-287	Provisions required in liability insurance policies
§ 31-288	Additional liability. Penalty for undue delay, noncompliance with insurance requirements and for defrauding workers' compensation insurance carrier. Notice of penalty to Attorney General and State Treasurer. Payment. Civil action for nonpayment
§ 31-289	Disposition of fines and penalties
§ 31-289a	Civil action to recover civil penalties. Privileged assignment for trial
§ 31-289b	Civil action to enjoin noncomplying employer from conducting business in the state
§ 31-290	Obligations not to be evaded
§ 31-290a	Discharge or discrimination prohibited. Right of action
§ 31-290b	Penalty for false statement
§ 31-290c	Fraudulent claim or receipt of benefits. Penalties
§ 31-290d	Workers' compensation fraud unit
§ 31-291	Principal employer, contractor and subcontractor
§ 31-291a	Method of computing workers' compensation premiums for construction contractors
§ 31-292	Liability of employer for worker lent to or employed by another
§ 31-293	Liability of third persons to employer and employee. Limitations on liability of architects and engineers. Limitations on liability of insurers, self-insurance service organizations and unions relating to safety matters
§ 31-293a	No right against fellow employee; exception
§ 31-294	Notice of injury and of claim for compensation
§ 31-294a	Eligibility for podiatric care
§ 31-294b	Report of injury to employer. Notice of claim form provided by commission
§ 31-294c	Notice of claim for compensation. Notice contesting liability. Exception for dependents of certain deceased employees
§ 31-294d	Medical and surgical aid; hospital and nursing service
§ 31-294e	Employee's option to obtain medical care at employee's expense. Refusal of employee to accept or obtain reasonable medical care
§ 31-294f	Medical examination of injured employee. Medical reports
§ 31-294g	State employee notice of claim for compensation
§ 31-294h	Benefits for police officers suffering mental or emotional impairment
§ 31-294i	(Note: This section is effective July 1, 2009.) Municipal firefighters and police officers. Employer presumption of liability for cardiac emergencies
§ 31-295	Waiting period. When compensation begins. Penalty for late payment of permanent partial disability benefits
§ 31-296	Voluntary agreements
§ 31-296a	Discontinuance or reduction of payments under oral agreements
§ 31-297	Hearing of claims
§ 31-297a	Informal hearings
§ 31-298	Conduct of hearings
§ 31-298a	Use of medical panel. Duties of commissioner and panel. Appeal. Regulations
§ 31-299	Prior statements of parties as evidence at hearings before commissioners
§ 31-299a	Payments under group medical policy not defense to claim for benefits. Health insurer's duty to pay. Lien
§ 31-299b	Initial liability of last employer. Reimbursement
§ 31-300	Award as judgment. Interest. Attorney's fee. Procedure on discontinuance or reduction
§ 31-301	Appeals to the Compensation Review Board. Payment of award during pendency of appeal
§ 31-301a	Decision of Compensation Review Board
§ 31-301b	Appeal of decision of Compensation Review Board
§ 31-301c	Costs of appeal. Interest added to award affirmed on appeal
§ 31-301d	Power of Compensation Review Board re witnesses and production of evidence. Enforcement of order
§ 31-302	Payment of compensation. Commutation into monthly, quarterly or lump sums
§ 31-303	Day when compensation payments become due. Penalty for late payments
§ 31-304	Destruction of agreement
§ 31-305	Medical examinations
§ 31-306	Death resulting from accident or occupational disease. Dependents. Compensation
§ 31-306a	Payments due children committed to the Commissioner of Social Services or the Commissioner of Children and Families
§ 31-306b	Written notice of potential eligibility for death benefits
§ 31-307	Compensation for total incapacity
§ 31-307a	Cost-of-living adjustment in compensation rates
§ 31-307b	Benefits after relapse from recovery. Recurrent injuries
§ 31-307c	Compensation under agreements or awards effected prior to October 1, 1953
§ 31-308	Compensation for partial incapacity
§ 31-308a	Additional benefits for partial permanent disability
§ 31-308b	Dependency allowance
§ 31-309	Maximum weekly compensation. Determination of average weekly earnings of state workers and production and related workers in manufacturing
§ 31-310	Determination of average weekly wage of injured worker. Concurrent employment. Payments from Second Injury Fund. Publication of wage tables
§ 31-310a	Average weekly wage of supernumerary policemen and volunteer police officers
§ 31-310b	Average weekly wage of General Assembly member
§ 31-310c	Average weekly wage of worker with an occupational disease
§ 31-311	Replacement of artificial aids
§ 31-312	Compensation for time lost during and expense of medical treatment. Reimbursement of wages lost due to appearance at informal hearing. Payments to prevailing claimants in contested cases. Medical attention outside regular work hours
§ 31-313	Transfer to suitable work during period of treatment or rehabilitation or because of physical incapacity. Civil penalty for failure of employer to comply
§ 31-314	Allowance for advance payments
§ 31-315	Modification of award or voluntary agreement
§ 31-316	Employer to record and report employees' injuries and report insurance coverage or welfare plan payments provided to employees. Increased award due to employer's failure to file
§ 31-317	Claims against the state
§ 31-318	Action for minors and incompetents
§ 31-319	Fees to be approved
§ 31-320	Exemption and preference of compensation
§ 31-321	Manner of serving notices
§ 31-322	Injuries received in interstate commerce
§ 31-323	Attachments to secure payment of compensation
§ 31-324	Reservation of cases for the Appellate Court
§ 31-325	Acknowledgment by employees having certain physical conditions
§ 31-326	Proceedings against delinquent insurance companies or employers
§ 31-327	Award of fees and expenses
§ 31-328	Mutual associations authorized
§ 31-329	Approval by Insurance Commissioner
§ 31-330	Membership
§ 31-331	Control of associations. Insurance Commissioner authorized to accept statement of financial condition by certain employers' mutual associations organized before June 6, 1996
§ 31-332	Policies. Number of members required
§ 31-333	Officers and voting
§ 31-334	Safety rules
§ 31-335	Premium rates. Reserve notes
§ 31-336	Assessments
§ 31-337	Investments
§ 31-338	Bylaws and regulations
§ 31-339	Appeals to Superior Court
§ 31-340	Insurer directly liable to employee or dependent
§ 31-341	Notice to insurer
§ 31-342	Award; enforcement
§ 31-343	Certain defenses not available against employee or dependent
§ 31-344	When representations avoid policy
§ 31-344a	Workers' Compensation Administration Fund established
§ 31-345	Insurance Commissioner to approve form of policy. Assessments against employers for administrative costs. Surpluses
§ 31-345a	Deductibles in workers' compensation coverage. Approval of Insurance Commissioner
§ 31-346	Damages for material misstatements
§ 31-347	Experience in compensation insurance
§ 31-348	Compensation insurance companies to report their risks
§ 31-348a	Compensation insurers to reduce premiums
§ 31-349	Compensation for second disability. Payment of insurance coverage. Second Injury Fund closed July 1, 1995, to new claims. Procedure
§ 31-349a	Powers of investigators in the office of the State Treasurer
§ 31-349b	Certificate for permanent vocational disability. Employer reimbursed by Second Injury Fund for insurance premiums for certified employees
§ 31-349c	Controverted issues of previous disability. Physician panel established
§ 31-349d	Treasurer to solicit proposals for the managing of Second Injury Fund claims
§ 31-349e	Advisory board for the Second Injury Fund
§ 31-349f	Condition of the Second Injury Fund. Report to the Governor and General Assembly
§ 31-349g	Method of assessing all employers for liabilities of Second Injury Fund. Reporting. Audits. Insurance companies deemed collection agents
§ 31-349h	Transfer of claims. Claims not transferred
§ 31-349i	Cost-saving methodologies
§ 31-349j	Appeal of decision by State Treasurer concerning the method of assessing the employer for the liabilities of the Second Injury Fund
§ 31-352	Enforcement of liability of third person
§ 31-353	Voluntary agreements; approval
§ 31-354	Second Injury Fund contributions. Duties and powers of State Treasurer
§ 31-354a	Assistant administrators of the Second Injury Fund
§ 31-354b	Finance account within Second Injury Fund. Subaccounts. Duties of State Treasurer
§ 31-355	Hearings; awards. Payments from Second Injury Fund on employer's failure to comply with award. Civil action for reimbursement. Insolvent insurer. Settlements and agreements. Failure of uninsured employer to pay
§ 31-355a	Collection of moneys owed to the Second Injury Fund. Tax warrants. Lien. Foreclosure
§ 31-355b	Actions against entities failing to comply with Second Injury Fund reporting requirements

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