Beginning January 1, 2004 the minimum rate per hour will be $7.40 based on a 40 hour workweek. If the Federal minimum wage becomes equal to or surpasses the Connecticut State rate, the minimum wage for Connecticut will automatically increase to one-half of one percent of the Federal minimum wage. For more information concerning exceptions to Connecticut's minimum wage and overtime laws, please see www.ctdol.state.ct.us or contact:

Commissioner
Labor Department
200 Folly Brook Boulevard
Wethersfield, CT 06109-1114
Phone: 860-263-6505
Fax: 860-263-6529