What Is The Prevailing Wage Law In Connecticut?
Last Updated: July 18, 2024
If you are a contractor or subcontractor, you may have heard of the prevailing wage law. The prevailing wage law stems from the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. This federal law requires contractors and subcontractors to pay their employees a certain wage for work on...
Connecticut’s Protections For Hourly Workers
Whether you work in a hospital, a restaurant or a retail store, hourly workers often face long shifts and extreme fatigue. As an hourly worker or as a manager of hourly workers, it’s important that you are familiar with Connecticut’s regulations for this type of work.
Wage And...Wage Laws For Tipped Employees
In Connecticut, there are different wage laws for employees in the service industry. This is common in every state. Employers can pay employees who receive tips less than minimum wage. However, according to the Connecticut Department of Labor, there are restrictions employers must follow for paying workers less than...
A Look At Connecticut’s Wage And Hour Laws
Wage and hour laws in Connecticut establish the guidelines for how employers compensate workers and manage work hours. These rules aim to promote fairness, prevent abuse, and clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties in the employment relationship.
Overtime Change Revisited
The big overtime exemption revolution of the Obama Era never happened, thanks to a US District Court ruling. However, the USDOL, now operating as part of President Trump’s administration, revisited the issue and published a new proposed rule on March 7. Like the last time this issue was in the news, the...