Which cause of disability is NOT covered by Connecticut workers compensation laws?

The cause of disability not covered by Connecticut workers' compensation laws is intentional, self-inflicted injuries that occur at the worksite. Workers' compensation is designed to provide financial and medical benefits to employees who experience work-related injuries or illnesses that are unintentional and arise in the course of employment.

When determining eligibility for workers' compensation, intentional self-harm does not meet this criterion, as it is an act consciously undertaken by the individual. This principle reflects the overarching goal of workers' compensation laws, which is to offer protection and support for genuinely allowable work-related accidents or health issues.

In contrast, falling down on the job, illnesses caused by job conditions, and strokes that occur on the job can typically fall under the legal framework of workers' compensation, as they are often considered unexpected events related to the workplace environment or conditions, thus qualifying for coverage.