Connecticut Administrative Code Title 31 - Labor
Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 31 — Labor (Complete Overview)
Title 31 of the Connecticut Administrative Code contains the regulations adopted by the Labor Department and other agencies to implement labor laws in Connecticut. It is divided into Chapters, Sections, and Subsections that detail requirements for employment standards, wage laws, workplace safety, and related programs.
🧱 Chapter Structure & Key Contents
Chapter 30 — Labor Department
This chapter contains general rules governing the administration of labor laws by the Connecticut Department of Labor.
Sections include:
30‑1‑1 – Definitions used throughout Title 31
30‑1‑2 – Employer records and posting requirements
30‑1‑3 – Filing of reports and information with the Labor Commissioner
30‑1‑4 – Confidentiality of information submitted to the Labor Department
30‑1‑5 – Hearings and appeals procedures
Chapter 31 — Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Wage Payment Regulations
This chapter implements Connecticut’s wage laws, including minimum wage, overtime, and wage payment standards.
Major sections:
31‑51‑1 – Definitions and applicability
31‑51‑2 – Minimum wage rates and exemptions
31‑51‑3 – Overtime requirements and exemptions
31‑51‑4 – Recordkeeping requirements
31‑51‑5 – Deductions from wages
31‑51‑6 – Wage payment and final paycheck timing
31‑51‑7 – Complaints; Labor Commissioner enforcement authority
Key concepts include:
Definitions of “employer,” “employee,” “hours worked,” and tipped employee rules.
Rules for computing regular and overtime wages.
Requirements that wages be paid timely per Connecticut law.
Employer obligations for written wage statements and record retention.
Chapter 31b — Wage Garnishment
This chapter governs the procedures employers must follow when garnishing employee wages under Connecticut law.
Core provisions:
31b‑1‑1 – Authorization and scope of wage garnishment
31b‑1‑2 – Calculation methods for disposable earnings
31b‑1‑3 – Priority of multiple garnishments
31b‑1‑4 – Notice to employee and employer responsibilities
This chapter implements statutory wage garnishment protections — including limits on amounts garnished.
Chapter 32 — Contractors and Trade Practices
This chapter deals with licensing, registration, and standards for certain trades, including:
Contractor registration requirements
Posting of trade licenses
Prohibitions on unfair practices in construction and contracting
Sections include:
32‑1‑1 – Definitions; contractor exemptions
32‑1‑2 – Registration and renewal rules
32‑1‑3 – Complaints and disciplinary actions
Chapter 33 — Occupational Safety and Health
Connecticut’s state OSHA plan (for smaller employers not covered by federal OSHA) is enforced via these sections.
Key elements:
33‑1‑1 – Scope of safety and health inspections
33‑1‑2 – Employer duties for hazard communication
33‑1‑3 – Recordkeeping of work‑related injuries/illnesses
33‑1‑4 – Abatement procedures and timelines
33‑1‑5 – Employee safety training compliance
This chapter incorporates federal OSHA standards by reference and sets enforcement procedures.
Chapter 35 — Employment Security and Unemployment Compensation
This chapter sets administrative rules for unemployment insurance programs.
Highlights include:
35‑1‑1 – Employer contribution rates
35‑1‑2 – Covered employment definitions
35‑1‑3 – Benefit eligibility rules
35‑1‑4 – Appeals procedures for unemployment claims
35‑1‑5 – Experience rating and charges
It reflects the statutes that fund and administer unemployment insurance benefits.
Chapter 37 — Apprenticeship Standards
Connecticut’s apprenticeship registration and standards are regulated here.
Included rules:
37‑1‑1 – Definitions and apprenticeship criteria
37‑1‑2 – Program registration procedures
37‑1‑3 – Recordkeeping by sponsors
37‑1‑4 – Wage progression schedules
37‑1‑5 – Complaints; compliance enforcement
This chapter implements standards for approved apprenticeship training.
🧠 Common Definitions Used in Title 31
Some definitions recur through Title 31:
“Employer” — A person or entity that employs one or more workers within Connecticut.
“Employee” — A natural person employed by an employer for hire.
“Wages” — Compensation for employment, including salary, hourly pay, commissions, and certain benefits.
“Hours Worked” — All time during which an employee is required or permitted to work.
“Disposable Earnings” (for garnishment) — Earnings after legally required deductions.
⚖️ Enforcement & Compliance
Across Title 31:
The Labor Commissioner has authority to investigate, impose penalties, and order compliance.
Employers must retain records (e.g., payroll, timecards) for a specified period.
Hearings and appeals are available before administrative law judges for contested decisions.
📌 Notes on Using These Rules
Title 31 regulations are administrative rules — they interpret and implement Connecticut statutes (e.g., CGS Chapters 568, 567, 31‑58).
When a regulation refers to a statutory term, the statute defines it unless the regulation specifically modifies it.
Some sections incorporate external standards by reference (e.g., federal OSHA tables) — but those standards are not reproduced here.
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