Original reporting by José Luis Martínez. Compiled by Madeline Papcun.
If you worked for a Connecticut employer and weren’t paid for your time, you may be able to file a wage complaint.
Wage theft occurs in Connecticut — and though the exact amount of stolen wages is unknown, some insight can be gleaned from complaints filed by workers to the departments of labor at both the state and federal levels, which investigate these complaints and can order employers to pay back wages.
The U.S. Department of Labor determined that Connecticut employers owed workers more than $10.3 million from January 2012 to April 2023. From 2019 through 2022, the Connecticut Department of Labor ordered employers to pay almost $17 million in stolen wages after investigations.
Are you unsure what you can do about your own experience of wage theft? Here’s what to know.
Workers can file wage complaints with the departments of labor at both the state and federal levels, which investigate these filings. If a violation is found, employers can be ordered to pay back wages or receive financial penalties.
To file a wage theft complaint with the Connecticut Department of Labor, click here.
To file a wage theft complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor, click here.
Lawsuits are also suitable depending on the nature of the case, but it’s recommended to speak with an attorney for legal help before doing so.
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