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HB 5387

AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF WAGE RANGES AND BENEFITS ON PUBLIC AND INTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENTS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eleni DeGraw and 10 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill requires employers to publicly disclose wage ranges and benefits on all job advertisements to increase pay transparency and reduce compensation discrimination.

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Bill Summary · HB 5387

Legislative bill overview

HB 5387 requires employers in Connecticut to disclose wage ranges and benefits information on both public job postings and internal job advertisements. The bill mandates transparency in compensation details at the point of job advertisement, rather than later in the hiring process.

Why is this important

Wage transparency laws aim to reduce pay inequity by allowing job seekers to understand compensation expectations upfront and enabling workers to identify potential discrimination based on gender, race, or other factors. This addresses information asymmetries where employers historically held wage data while workers had to negotiate blindly, potentially disadvantaging underrepresented groups.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden and costs: Employers may argue the requirement creates administrative complexity, particularly for small businesses, and could discourage job postings if wage ranges are difficult to determine for evolving roles
  • Competitive disadvantage concerns: Some employers worry that publishing wage ranges could disadvantage them in recruiting talent or reveal sensitive business information to competitors
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: Questions remain about what constitutes "benefits," whether remote and in-office positions require different ranges, how to handle roles with variable compensation, and whether the requirement applies to contractor positions

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

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