HB 6273 Summary

• Requires employers to disclose wage or wage range and benefits description in all public and internal job postings for positions, promotions, transfers, or other employment opportunities effective October 1, 2023.

• Mandates employers provide applicants with wage or wage range information prior to any offer or discussion of compensation if the position was not publicly posted.

• Requires employers to annually provide current employees with wage range and benefits information, and provide such information upon hiring or when an employee's position changes.

• Prohibits employers from restricting employee wage discussions, inquiring about prospective employees' salary history without consent, or retaliating against employees who discuss wages or inquire about coworker compensation.

• Establishes civil liability for violations including compensatory damages, statutory damages of $1,000 to $10,000 (whichever is greater), attorney's fees, punitive damages, with a two-year statute of limitations; applies to jobs performed in Connecticut or remotely if reporting to a Connecticut work site.