Wages recovered for Connecticut jobs

Posted on September 6, 2017

Unpaid wages have been recovered for Connecticut jobs.

The Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) has recovered a record $8.9 million in unpaid wages for Connecticut workers during the fiscal year that ended June 30. This represents an increase of $1.8 million from the previous year.

“Our working women and men are the backbone of this state, so we must ensure that they are paid for the jobs that they do and receive the wages they have earned,” Governor Malloy said. “With Labor Day approaching, it is particularly important to recognize the importance of fair wages and safe workforce conditions in our state, as well as the key role Connecticut’s workers contribute to the economic strength of our state. I commend the Labor Department and Commissioner Jackson for their commitment to ensuring workplace safety through education as well as enforcement. While we want our residents to be paid properly for the work they do, information and outreach is vital in helping employers gain a better understanding of federal and state laws.”

A total of $8,907,321.37 was returned to workers, which includes nearly $2.4 million recovered by wage enforcement staff responding to complaints that owed wages had not been paid and more than $1.9 million provided to employees that did not receive the required minimum wage or overtime.

Another $3.1 million was recovered for employees when it was determined workers were paid incorrect amounts while working at public contract construction sites and approximately $1.3 million was provided to workers though the division’s “rapid response” efforts for time-sensitive situations such as business closings.