Connecticut Salary History Ban
SB 836
Regulatory Snapshot: Connecticut Salary History Ban
Connecticut Salary History Ban (SB 836) is an enacted law in Connecticut under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2021-06-16 and becomes effective on 2021-01-01. Connecticut currently reports 6 tracked regulations with 6 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Connecticut within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 836 itself.
Applicability under Connecticut Salary History Ban: All Connecticut employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Labor Dept enforcement. Civil action. Notable exemptions: Voluntary applicant disclosure..
Summary
Connecticut prohibits salary history inquiries. Must provide wage range on request.
Key Requirements
Cannot ask about salary history. Wage range on request or before negotiation. Combined with pay transparency.
Penalties
Labor Dept enforcement. Civil action.
Applicability
All Connecticut employers.
Exemptions
Voluntary applicant disclosure.
Official Source
https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/SalaryHistoryBan.htmFrequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Connecticut is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Connecticut Salary History Ban enacted?
Connecticut Salary History Ban was enacted on 2021-06-16 and became effective on 2021-01-01. It was introduced as SB 836.
What are the penalties for violating Connecticut Salary History Ban?
Labor Dept enforcement. Civil action. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Connecticut Salary History Ban apply to small businesses?
All Connecticut employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Connecticut compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Connecticut has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 6 enacted regulations out of 6 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Connecticut Salary History Ban?
The official text of Connecticut Salary History Ban (SB 836) is available from the Connecticut legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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