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HB 6517

AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURES OF SALARY RANGES ON PUBLIC AND INTERNAL JOB POSTINGS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kai Belton and 17 co-sponsors

Connecticut employers must publicly disclose salary ranges in job postings and internal promotion notices to increase wage transparency and reduce pay discrimination.

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Bill Summary · HB 6517

Legislative bill overview

HB 6517 requires Connecticut employers to disclose salary ranges in both public job postings and internal job promotion notices. The bill aims to increase wage transparency by mandating that any employer advertising a position must provide the compensation range upfront to all applicants and current employees considering internal moves.

Why is this important

Wage transparency legislation addresses documented pay inequities and information asymmetries in hiring. When salary ranges are hidden, employers can leverage applicants' salary histories and negotiate lower offers, while underrepresented groups often receive lower initial offers. Public disclosure of ranges levels the negotiating field and allows job seekers to self-select based on realistic compensation expectations.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance costs: Employers argue requiring salary research, documentation, and system updates creates administrative burden, particularly for small businesses with limited HR infrastructure
  • Salary compression concerns: Companies worry that publishing ranges could reveal pay disparities among current employees at different experience levels, creating internal morale issues and demands for retroactive adjustments
  • Recruitment flexibility: Employers may claim rigid salary bands limit their ability to adjust compensation based on market conditions, candidate qualifications, or budget constraints; some positions may require confidential negotiation
  • Geographic and role specificity: Defining appropriate salary ranges for roles spanning multiple locations or requiring specialized skills presents practical definitional challenges

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

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