Connecticut Final Paycheck Laws
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Connecticut Law
Next business day after discharge
Connecticut has strict final pay requirements. For involuntary terminations (firing, layoff), payment must be made by the next business day. Failure to comply can result in penalties including double wages for delayed payment.
Connecticut law treats accrued vacation as wages earned. Upon separation (voluntary or involuntary), employers must pay out all accrued but unused vacation time. Use-it-or-lose-it policies are prohibited. Employers may cap accrual but cannot forfeit earned time.
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Connecticut Final Paycheck Requirements
| Scenario | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Employee is fired or laid off | Next business day after discharge |
| Employee quits with notice | Next regular payday |
| Employee quits without notice | Next regular payday |
| PTO/Vacation payout required? | Yes |
Penalties
Connecticut does not have specific statutory penalties for late final paychecks. However, employees may still file wage claims and employers could face other consequences.
PTO/Vacation Payout
Connecticut law treats accrued vacation as wages earned. Upon separation (voluntary or involuntary), employers must pay out all accrued but unused vacation time. Use-it-or-lose-it policies are prohibited. Employers may cap accrual but cannot forfeit earned time.
Additional Notes
Connecticut has strict final pay requirements. For involuntary terminations (firing, layoff), payment must be made by the next business day. Failure to comply can result in penalties including double wages for delayed payment.
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