Address:
Connecticut Department of Labor
200 Folly Brook Blvd,
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Fax:
(860) 263-6541
Workplace Standards (Employment Regulation/Minors):
(860) 263-6791
Minimum Wage/Overtime:
(860) 263-6790
Wage and Workplace Standards
Our division interprets and applies labor laws that govern the relationship between Connecticut employers and their employees. Our two largest programs regulate wages and working conditions for more than 100,000 employers.
Publications, Forms, and Workplace Standards
File a wage or workplace complaint
Tell us about labor law violations, including unpaid wages.
Employer Forms
Access all authorization, request, and registration forms.
Manuals and Publications
View and download the workplace guides and posters you need.
Prevailing Wages
View by-town basic hourly pay rates for public works projects.
Standard Wage Rates
Find wage rate information for certain service jobs.
Workplace Laws and Standards
Read the laws and regulations governing employment and the workplace.
Employment of Minors
Get rules and guidance for employing people who are less than 18 years old.
Worker Misclassification
Ensure you are correctly classified as an employee or contractor.
Stop Work Orders
Learn why we may investigate your workplace and stop work.
Absences due to COVID-19
Read about the state laws that may apply.
Contact Information and Location
Wage Payment:
(860) 263-6790
Public Contract Compliance (Prevailing Wage):
(860) 263-6790
Hours of all Divisions: M-F (8AM - 4:30PM)
Closed on Saturday and Sundays
All WWS phones are manned Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8am-4:30pm