The Last Paycheck
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-71c — fired, the next business day; quit or laid off, the next regular pay day
| How the job ended | Wages paid in full |
|---|---|
| How the job endedThe employer discharged the employee | Wages paid in fullNot later than the business day after the discharge |
| How the job endedThe employee quit | Wages paid in fullNot later than the next regular pay day, through the usual channels or by mail |
| How the job endedLaid off, or work stopped by a labor dispute | Wages paid in fullNot later than the next regular pay day |
Who handles this in Connecticut: CT Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division and CT Department of Labor, Unemployment Benefits; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Connecticut directory.
Late final wages are wages not paid as the statutes require, and the employee may recover twice the full amount in a civil action, with costs and reasonable attorney's fees, unless the employer shows a good faith belief that it was paying lawfully.
That recovery section, as quoted here, is in force until 1 January 2027, when an act passed this year replaces it.
Sources for this section (2)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-71c — Payment of wages on termination of employment
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-72 — Civil action to collect wage claim, fringe benefit claim or arbitration award
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Connecticut attorney.