Connecticut wage range and benefits required in all job postings (PA 26-12)
- Jurisdiction
- Connecticut
- Topic
- Pay transparency
- Effective date
- 2026-10-01
- Who it covers
- All employers (1+ employee), incl. state and municipalities
- Status
- Verified against an official source
The law, summarized
- From Oct 1, 2026, Connecticut employers must include the wage or wage range and a general description of benefits in every public and internal job ad.
- Benefits include health insurance, retirement, fringe benefits, paid leave and other non-wage compensation.
- Applicants must get the range and benefits on request or before any discussion or offer of compensation, if not already in the ad.
- Employees get the range on hire, on a position change, and on first request.
- Covers jobs performed in Connecticut and remote jobs reporting to a Connecticut supervisor or worksite.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice
Who should act: All employers (1+ employee), incl. state and municipalities with workers in Connecticut. Audit job-posting templates, recruiter scripts and applicant tracking settings now (in effect since 2026-10-01), and train hiring managers on what they may and may not ask or disclose. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.
Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00
Official sources
- www.cga.ct.govhttps://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/act/Pa/pdf/2026PA-00012-R00HB-05003-PA.PDF
- portal.ct.govhttps://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2026/05-2026/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-protecting-workers-rights