CT HB06955

Contractors become jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages owed to employees of their subcontractors for work performed within the scope of construction contracts entered into on or after October 1, 2025

Applies to private construction, renovation, and rehabilitation contracts but excludes public works contracts and most residential home improvement projects (unless involving more than 15 dwelling units at one site)

Employees may sue the subcontractor, the contractor, or both to recover unpaid wages, and must provide the contractor at least 30 days written notice before filing suit

Contractors may include contractual remedies with subcontractors for wage liability, but cannot waive or release their joint liability to employees through any contract provision

Existing wage recovery remedies remain intact, including the ability to recover twice the unpaid wages plus attorney's fees and costs through civil action or Labor Commissioner enforcement