Connecticut Wage and Hour Law

Overtime Laws in Connecticut

Employers must receive time-and-a-half compensation for hours actually worked in excess of 40. Connecticut overtime law does not require employers to pay overtime on a daily basis or on holidays or weekends, unless specified by a contract or agreement. Find out more about overtime law in Colorado by visiting the Connecticut Dept. of Labor.

Minimum Wage Law in Connecticut

Workers must be paid the CT minimum wage of at least $8.00 per hour.

Recordkeeping Requirements for Connecticut Employers

Employers must keep employment records for each employee for a minimum of three years. These files must be kept at the place of employment. The records must include the following: name; address; job; start and end times for each work period; hours worked per day and week; deductions; overtime wages; work certification for underage workers.

At the time of hire, each employee should receive written notice of their pay rate, hours of employment and pay schedules. Each employee should also receive notice of employment policies or changes in regard to pay, vacation and sick leave, health benefits and the like.

Wage Withholding

Employers are only allowed to withhold wages for law-required deductions. The employer can also make deductions upon written authorization from the employee. Additionally, employers can make deductions for a retirement plan or medical insurance.

Payment of Wages

Each employee must receive all wages due on each regular payday, which is established in advance by the employer. Employees may be paid in cash, check or through direct deposit upon the employee's request.

Final Wages

Workers who quit or are laid off must be paid their final paycheck by the next regularly scheduled payday. Terminated employees must receive their final wages by the next business day.

For more information, view the Connecticut Department of Labor Website