This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Wage Backpay in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the amount of wage backpay owed typically equals the difference between what the employee was actually paid and what the law required, multiplied by the number of hours worked. The primary rule governing wage recovery is Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-76c, which sets out the legal framework for calculating unpaid wages. For minimum wage violations, the current hourly minimum is verified at $338.80, though the exact backpay figure depends on the specific underpayment per hour and total hours worked. The statute also provides for additional remedies in certain cases. The worked example below illustrates how the calculation applies. To estimate your own potential recovery, use the DocketMath calculator with your specific pay records.

Wage calculation example

For a Connecticut wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-76c (https://portal.ct.gov/dol/knowledge-base/articles/wage-and-workplace-standards/minimum-wage-information).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $16.94
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 2x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $338.80

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Wage calculation example

For a Connecticut wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-76c (https://portal.ct.gov/dol/knowledge-base/articles/wage-and-workplace-standards/minimum-wage-information).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $16.94
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 2x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $338.80

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wage backpay calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.