CT SB00015

Prohibits employers from preventing employees from disclosing, discussing, or inquiring about wages with coworkers.

Bans employers from requiring employees to sign waivers that restrict wage disclosure or inquiry rights.

Prevents employers from inquiring about a prospective employee's wage and salary history before a job offer with wages is accepted, unless the prospective employee voluntarily discloses the information or the inquiry is authorized by federal or state law.

Prohibits employers from discharging, disciplining, discriminating against, or retaliating against employees who discuss wages or inquire about coworkers' compensation.

Allows employees and prospective employees to sue for violations in court and recover compensatory damages, attorney's fees, punitive damages, and other relief, with a two-year statute of limitations.

Effective October 1, 2018.