2011 Connecticut Code
Title 31 Labor
Chapter 568 Workers' Compensation Act
Sec. 31-353. Voluntary agreements; approval.

      Sec. 31-353. Voluntary agreements; approval. If the Treasurer and an injured employee, or his legal representative, reach an agreement in regard to compensation payable under the provisions of this chapter, such agreement shall be submitted in writing to the commissioner for his approval and, upon approval, shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the commissioner. The Treasurer may make payment by way of final settlement in any matter concerning the fund, including matters under section 31-355, subject to the approval of the commissioner, whenever it is for the best interests of the injured employee.

      (1949 Rev., S. 7493; 1949, 1951, S. 3055d; 1958 Rev., S. 31-220; 1961, P.A. 491, S. 79; P.A. 05-199, S. 9.)

      History: 1961 act entirely replaced previous provisions; P.A. 05-199 made technical changes, effective July 1, 2006.

      Cited. 150 C. 156. "Second injury fund", legislative history and purpose discussed. 166 C. 352. Cited. 171 C. 577. Cited. 174 C. 181.

      Cited. 16 CS 225.