Connecticut onboarding checklist for employers
An onboarding checklist makes sure every new hire gets the same paperwork, notices and training. Here is what changes when the employee works in Connecticut.
Connecticut rules that affect this form
| Minimum wage | $16.94 per hour |
|---|---|
| Paid sick leave | Yes: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year (up to 40 unused hours carry over). Covers employers with 11+ CT employees in 2026, expanding to all employers (1+) on January 1, 2027. |
| Meal breaks | 30-minute meal period for employees working 7.5 or more consecutive hours, after the first 2 hours and before the last 2 hours. |
| Rest breaks | No state requirement. |
| Other rules to know | From October 1, 2026, all employers must include the wage or wage range and a general description of benefits in job postings (Public Act 26-12). Employers must give applicants the wage range on request or before an offer, and employees on hire, position change, or request. Verify |
What to include
- Form I-9 completed by the end of the employee's third day of work
- Federal W-4 and the state withholding form, if the state has one
- Report the new hire to the state new-hire registry
- Required state and federal workplace posters and written notices
- Paid sick leave, break and overtime rules explained in plain terms
- Handbook acknowledgment signed and filed
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Connecticut onboarding checklist form?
Connecticut does not publish one required onboarding checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Connecticut rules on this page.
What is the minimum wage in Connecticut in 2026?
$16.94 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Rises to $17.48 on January 1, 2027 (announced by the Governor on August 5, 2026). No local minimum wages.
Is paid sick leave required in Connecticut?
Yes: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year (up to 40 unused hours carry over). Covers employers with 11+ CT employees in 2026, expanding to all employers (1+) on January 1, 2027.
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