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SB 436

AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NOTICE OF AN EMPLOYEE'S WORK SCHEDULE BY AN EMPLOYER.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Gauthier and 2 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill mandates employers provide employees advance notice of work schedules to improve worker predictability and reduce economic instability for hourly and low-wage workers.

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Bill Summary · SB 436

Legislative bill overview

SB 436 requires Connecticut employers to provide employees with advance notice of their work schedules. The bill establishes minimum notice periods that employers must follow before implementing or changing employee work schedules. This applies to scheduling practices across private sector employers in the state.

Why is this important

Predictable scheduling directly affects workers' ability to manage childcare, education, transportation, and second jobs—issues that disproportionately impact low-wage and hourly workers. Advance notice requirements can reduce financial instability and improve work-life balance, though they also create administrative compliance costs for employers. This represents a significant shift in scheduling authority from employers to a regulated standard.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Small businesses may face operational challenges and increased administrative costs in managing advance scheduling systems, particularly in industries with variable demand
  • Business flexibility: Employers argue they need scheduling flexibility to respond to unexpected customer demand, weather events, or staffing changes without legal penalties
  • Scope and penalties: Disputes likely over what constitutes sufficient advance notice (days/weeks), which industries are covered, and what financial penalties apply for violations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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