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Connecticut expands workers comp benefits for assault victims - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Connecticut expands workers comp benefits for assault victims by Louise Esola Workers Comp Coverage Oct 15, 2026 A Connecticut law that took effect this month provides teachers, health care providers and other covered employees injured in on-the-job assaults with workers compensation benefits equal to 100% of their average weekly earnings, without the state’s usual weekly benefit cap. Gov. Ned Lamont signed H.B. 5003, now Public Act 26-12, on May 11. Its workers compensation provisions took effect Oct. 1. The enhanced benefits apply to compensable injuries that result in total or partial incapacity to work following a physical or negligent assault while performing job duties. The law also covers reasonable expenses for medical and other necessary services resulting from the assault, as well as wages lost for related court appearances. Covered employees retain full salary during qualifying absences, although workers compensation awards may be deducted from salary payments. Absences cannot be charged against sick leave, vacation or personal days. The provisions cover teachers and other employees of specified public education boards, along with health care providers and other employees at qualifying facilities. State-operated health care facilities are excluded from these provisions, except for the University of Connecticut Health Center. The law does not explain why. However, a separate law, Public Act 26-68, Section 222, which also took effect Oct. 1, extends hazardous-duty disability benefits to qualifying state-employed health care providers injured in on-duty assaults. Related News Appeals court revives wage claims over unpaid wait at grocery chain October 15, 2026 Specialty insurers weigh AI liability risks, resist exclusions October 15, 2026 Aon names Rafferty chief integration officer, Carleton Chicago leader October 15, 2026 Allianz must face cooler coverage suit over finger injuries October 15, 2026 Chubb names claims leaders October 15, 2026 Marsh targets more cost cuts; reports revenue increase October 15, 2026 Tomorrow’s talent is taped to a light pole October 15, 2026 Shinhan buys $500M stake in Lotte Non-Life October 15, 2026 Liberty Mutual to acquire Brazilian surety business October 15, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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