The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5386, aims to enhance paycheck transparency for employees by amending Section 31-13a of the general statutes. Effective October 1, 2026, the bill mandates that employers provide each employee with a detailed record of their wage payments, including hours worked, gross earnings (with separate entries for straight time and overtime), itemized deductions, and net earnings. This requirement is subject to certain exemptions for employees who are not covered by time record-keeping and overtime payment regulations under the Connecticut Minimum Wage Act or the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that require employers with fifty or more employees to create and maintain a guide for pay codes related to overtime and various pay differentials, such as shift differentials and hazard pay. This guide must be accessible on the employer's website in multiple languages and include contact information for addressing employee disputes regarding pay calculations. Employers are also required to provide the website address for this guide to employees upon hiring and include it in the records of hours worked. The bill aims to improve employee understanding of their pay structures and ensure transparency in wage-related matters.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 31-13a