Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00891

Introduced
2/14/13  
Introduced
2/14/13  
Refer
2/14/13  
Refer
2/14/13  
Report Pass
3/7/13  
Report Pass
3/7/13  
Refer
3/18/13  
Refer
3/18/13  
Report Pass
3/25/13  

Caption

An Act Amending The Definition Of Managerial Employee.

Impact

The impact of SB00891 will be felt primarily within state employment policies, influencing how organizations within the public sector define and classify their managerial employees. By establishing a more detailed definition, the bill aims to enhance clarity in human resource practices and ensure that managerial roles are correctly identified and compensated. It may also influence collective bargaining discussions, as the role of managerial employees is pivotal in negotiation settings.

Summary

SB00891 aims to amend the legal definition of a 'managerial employee' in state law. The proposed changes specify the roles and responsibilities that qualify an individual as a managerial employee, which includes directing subunits within agencies, developing agency goals, policy formulation participation, and play a significant role in collective bargaining agreements. This modification is intended to clarify the criteria used to define managerial roles, ensuring that distinctions between various levels of employment are more precise.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SB00891 appears to be neutral to positive, as there are no significant reports of contention among legislators regarding the proposed amendment. Many stakeholders in the labor sector acknowledge the need for clarity in defining roles, which can contribute to more streamlined human resource management practices. Supporters of the bill believe that a clearer definition of managerial employees will lead to better understanding and compliance within public sector agencies.

Contention

Notable points of contention could arise regarding the balance of power between managerial employees and their non-managerial counterparts, particularly in collective bargaining scenarios. While the bill aims to provide clarity, opponents may argue that such definitions could lead to disparities in workplace dynamics and limit the influence of non-managerial employees in decision-making processes. The discussion surrounding the bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that labor rights are protected while enhancing management efficacy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00411

An Act Concerning Temporary State Employees And Collective Bargaining.

CT HB05266

An Act Amending The Time To Protest Benefit Charges On An Employer's Unemployment Insurance Quarterly Statement.

CT HB05264

An Act Concerning Volunteer Fire Departments And Ambulance Companies And The Definition Of Employer Under The State Occupational Safety And Health Act.

CT SB00414

An Act Concerning Equity In State Employment.

CT HB05277

An Act Amending The Charter Of The South Central Connecticut Water Authority.

CT HB05469

An Act Concerning Flexible Holidays For State Employees.

CT HB05515

An Act Establishing The Municipal Employees Retirement Commission And Concerning The Municipal Employees' Retirement System.

CT HB05468

An Act Concerning Time To Plan For Separation From Employment.

CT HB05389

An Act Requiring State Employees In Human Service Roles To Work On-site.

CT HB05387

An Act Concerning State Employee Vacation Time.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.