Connecticut employment requirements
- Minimum wage
- $16.94/hour
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay after 40 hours in a week
- Sick leave
- Not required in 2026. From January 1, 2027 the law reaches employers of one person, and whether it covers a household is not yet settled
- Worker protections
At-will employment state
- Good to know
- Connecticut requires you to tell a domestic worker in writing, at hire, the pay rate, hours and pay schedule; the job duties; whether sick leave, days of rest, vacation, personal days and holidays are offered, whether they are paid, and how they accrue; any charge for board or lodging and its amount; and how to file a complaint about a violation of the worker's rights.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Connecticut?
The current statewide minimum wage in Connecticut is $16.94/hour. Your nanny's pay rate must be at or above this amount.