Connecticut minimum wage increases to $16.35/hour

Connecticut's minimum wage increased to USD 16.35 per hour, effective immediately. This statutory increase applies to all employers subject to Connecticut wage and hour laws and raises the state's minimum wage floor for non-exempt employees.

Who is affected

All employers operating in Connecticut must comply with the new minimum wage rate. This includes businesses of all sizes across all industries that employ non-exempt workers in the state. Employees classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Connecticut state law are entitled to receive at least USD 16.35 per hour for all hours worked.

What's changing

Connecticut's minimum wage has increased from its previous rate to USD 16.35 per hour. Employers must pay all non-exempt employees at least this amount for each hour worked. The increase affects the base wage floor and may also impact calculations for overtime pay, which must be calculated at one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay.

Employers who pay tipped employees must also ensure that the combination of tips and direct wages meets or exceeds USD 16.35 per hour.

What NEO partners and clients should do

• Update payroll systems immediately to reflect the USD 16.35 per hour minimum wage for all Connecticut-based non-exempt employees.
• Review current employee compensation to identify any workers earning below the new minimum and adjust their pay rates.
• Post the updated minimum wage notice in all Connecticut workplaces as required by the Connecticut Department of Labor.
• Verify tip credit calculations for any tipped employees to ensure total compensation meets the new minimum wage floor.

Sources

• Connecticut Department of Labor: https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/posters.htm