CT HB05386

Prohibits employers from preventing employees from disclosing or discussing wages with coworkers, and prohibits requiring employees to sign waivers that restrict wage discussion rights.

Prohibits employers from inquiring about a prospective employee's wage and salary history unless the applicant voluntarily discloses it, with exceptions for inquiries authorized by federal or state law.

Prohibits employers from retaliating against, discharging, or disciplining employees for discussing wages or inquiring about other employees' compensation.

Allows employees and prospective employees to bring civil actions for violations, with remedies including compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and other equitable relief.

Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for filing claims under this section (effective January 1, 2019).