The proposed legislation, General Assembly Substitute Bill No. 6843, mandates the Labor Commissioner to employ a minimum of twenty-two wage and hour investigators by October 1, 2025, to ensure compliance with wage laws as outlined in section 31-59 of the general statutes. This initial requirement is aimed at enhancing the state's capacity to investigate and ascertain the wages of individuals employed across various occupations.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that starting from the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and for each subsequent fiscal year, the Labor Commissioner must increase the number of wage and hour investigators to at least forty-five. This increase reflects a commitment to strengthening labor enforcement and protecting workers' rights regarding fair wages. The bill introduces new sections to the law, specifically sections 1 and 2, while no existing legal language is deleted.