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Connecticut pay stub requirements

Governed by Connecticut General Statutes § 31-13a and the Connecticut Wage Payment Law. This guide covers the mandatory items on every wage statement, penalties for non-compliance, and a checklist for CT employers.

The rule in one paragraph

Connecticut requires a detailed record of hours worked, wages earned, and deductions each pay period. The Wage Payment Law adds double damages and attorney's fees for wage violations.

Mandatory wage-statement items

  1. 1
    Hours worked

    Regular and overtime hours for non-exempt employees.

  2. 2
    Gross wages

    Total wages earned before deductions.

  3. 3
    Deductions

    Each deduction itemized separately.

  4. 4
    Net wages

    Take-home pay after deductions.

  5. 5
    Pay-period dates

    Beginning and ending dates of the pay period.

  6. 6
    Employer name and address

    Legal business name and physical address.

  7. 7
    Employee name

    Full name of the employee.

Penalties and retention

Penalties

Twice the amount of unpaid wages plus attorney's fees under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-72. Officers who knowingly permit violations face personal liability and potential criminal misdemeanor charges.

Record retention

Three years under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-66.

Electronic wage statements

Allowed, provided employees can access and print records at no cost.

Compliance checklist

  • All § 31-13a items appear on every stub
  • Records retained for at least three years
  • Overtime rate itemized for non-exempt employees
  • Portal or paper delivery available
  • Officers aware of personal liability under § 31-72

Frequently asked questions

Are pay stubs required in Connecticut?

Yes — Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-13a requires a detailed record of hours, wages, and deductions each pay period.

Are electronic pay stubs allowed?

Yes, when employees can access and print them freely.

What is the CT double-damages rule?

Under § 31-72, employees can recover twice the amount of unpaid wages plus attorney's fees for wage-payment violations.

Who enforces CT pay stub rules?

The Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Wage and Workplace Standards Division.

Generate a CT-compliant pay stub

StubGenPro's US pay stub template covers hours-at-each-rate, itemized deductions, YTD totals, and pay-period dates — the fields most state laws require.

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