Connecticut Expands Construction Wage-Theft Liability and Prevailing Wage Recordkeeping Requirements

Short summary

Connecticut's new wage theft law makes general contractors jointly liable for subcontractor wage violations on private construction projects starting Jan 2027. Contractors must submit daily workforce records (names, licenses, hours) weekly to agencies starting Oct 2026, or face fines up to $500 and 3 months imprisonment.

• •General contractors now jointly liable for subcontractor wage theft on private construction projects (effective Jan 2027)
• •Daily workforce recordkeeping required with weekly submission to agencies, including names, trade licenses, arrival/departure times (effective Oct 2026)
• •Non-compliance penalties: up to $500 fine and 3 months imprisonment

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