CT SB00436

Employers with 500+ employees in retail, food services, hospitality, or long-term health care must provide work schedules at least 14 days in advance, effective October 1, 2026

Employees must receive one hour of extra pay when employers add hours or shifts with less than 14 days notice, and half their regular rate for each hour lost when shifts are cancelled or reduced

Employers cannot schedule employees during the first 11 hours following their previous shift unless the employee consents in writing, with time-and-a-half pay required for any hours worked during this rest period

Before hiring external applicants or contractors, employers must first offer available shifts to current employees seeking more hours

Violations carry civil penalties up to $200 per violation, with employees, unions, or whistleblowers permitted to file lawsuits in Superior Court to recover damages and attorney's fees