Connecticut House Bill HB05308

Connecticut 2015 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/13/15
• Refer: 1/13/15

Caption

An Act Encouraging The Hiring Of Public Assistance Recipients.

Impact

If enacted, HB 05308 could significantly impact state laws regarding welfare and employment. By financially assisting small businesses in hiring public assistance recipients, the bill is designed to address both economic and social concerns by promoting workforce participation among individuals who may be struggling to find employment. This financial incentive would particularly benefit small businesses with limited resources, enabling them to take on new employees without bearing the full cost of wages.

Summary

House Bill 05308 proposes an initiative aimed at incentivizing the employment of individuals on public assistance by offering financial aid to small businesses. Specifically, the bill mandates that the state will fund half of the salary for any newly hired employee who has been on public assistance for at least one year and is employed by a business with fewer than fifty employees. The intention behind this legislation is to encourage businesses to provide job opportunities to individuals in need, thereby aiding their transition from dependency on government support to sustainable employment.

Contention

The bill may encounter opposition centered around concerns regarding the long-term effectiveness of such incentives. Critics may argue that while the initiative could provide temporary relief and encouragement for hiring, it might not address the underlying issues that keep individuals reliant on public assistance. Questions may rise regarding the sustainability of funding from the state and whether such incentives can lead to permanent employment for those hired under the program. Additionally, there may be concerns regarding the adequacy of state funding and the potential burden on taxpayers to support this initiative.