TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Company Header
2. Candidate Information
3. Position Details
4. Compensation
5. Benefits Summary
6. At-Will Employment Disclaimer
7. Reporting Structure & Work Location
8. Contingencies
9. Connecticut-Specific Requirements
10. Confidentiality & Intellectual Property
11. Acceptance & Signature Block
12. Connecticut State Notes

EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER — CONNECTICUT

1. COMPANY HEADER

[COMPANY NAME]
[COMPANY ADDRESS]
[CITY], Connecticut [ZIP CODE]
Phone: [PHONE NUMBER] | Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]

Date: [__/__/____]

2. CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To:
[CANDIDATE FULL NAME]
[CANDIDATE ADDRESS]
[CITY], [STATE] [ZIP CODE]

Re: Offer of Employment

Dear [CANDIDATE FIRST NAME],

We are pleased to extend this offer of employment with [COMPANY NAME] (the "Company"). This letter sets forth the terms and conditions of your employment, subject to the contingencies described herein.

3. POSITION DETAILS

4. COMPENSATION

4.1 Base Compensation

☐ Annual Salary: $[________________________________] per year, paid on a [☐ weekly ☐ bi-weekly ☐ semi-monthly] basis.

☐ Hourly Rate: $[________________________________] per hour.

4.2 Pay Transparency — Wage Range Disclosure

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. §31-71, the wage range for this position is:

• Minimum: $[________________________________]
• Maximum: $[________________________________]

4.3 Salary History Disclosure

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. §31-40z, the Company has not requested or relied upon your prior salary or wage history in determining the compensation offered herein.

4.4 Overtime

Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with the FLSA and Connecticut law.

4.5 Bonus / Commission Structure

☐ Signing Bonus: $[________________________________], subject to the following terms: [________________________________]

☐ Performance Bonus: [________________________________]

☐ Commission Plan: [________________________________]

☐ Not Applicable

5. BENEFITS SUMMARY

You will be eligible for the following benefits, subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods:

6. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Your employment with [COMPANY NAME] is "at-will." This means that either you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice.

No manager, supervisor, or representative of the Company, other than [AUTHORIZED OFFICER TITLE], has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing by written agreement signed by [AUTHORIZED OFFICER TITLE].

Recognized Exceptions: Connecticut courts recognize the following exceptions to at-will employment:
- Public policy exception (termination for exercising a statutory right or refusing to violate the law)
- Implied contract (based on employer representations, handbooks, or oral promises)
- Statutory protections (e.g., anti-discrimination under Conn. Gen. Stat. §46a-60, whistleblower protections under §31-51m)

7. REPORTING STRUCTURE & WORK LOCATION

8. CONTINGENCIES

This offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the following:

☐ Background Check — Conducted in compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. §1681 et seq.) and Connecticut's Fair Employment Practices (Conn. Gen. Stat. §31-51i)

☐ Drug Screening — [________________________________]

☐ Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) — Required within 3 business days of start date per federal law (8 U.S.C. §1324a)

☐ Proof of Licensure / Certification — [________________________________]

☐ Reference Check — [________________________________]

☐ Other — [________________________________]

9. CONNECTICUT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Salary History Ban (Conn. Gen. Stat. §31-40z)

The Company is prohibited from:
- Asking applicants about their salary or wage history
- Requiring salary history as a condition of being considered for employment
- Using salary history to determine compensation

You have a private right of action with a two-year statute of limitations, and potential compensatory, punitive, and attorneys' fees remedies.

9.2 Non-Compete Restrictions (HB 7196, eff. July 1, 2025)

Effective July 1, 2025, Connecticut law restricts non-compete and exclusivity agreements:

• Duration: Maximum 1 year (or 2 years if the employer continues to pay the employee's base salary during the restricted period)
• Income Threshold (Employees): Non-competes are unenforceable against employees earning less than 3 times the minimum wage (approximately $49.05/hour based on $16.35 minimum wage)
• Income Threshold (Independent Contractors): Unenforceable against independent contractors earning less than 5 times the minimum wage
• Legitimate Business Interest: Must protect a legitimate business interest that cannot be reasonably protected through less restrictive means
• Healthcare Workers: Special restrictions apply to physicians, PAs, and APRNs (max 1 year, 15-mile radius)

☐ A non-compete agreement will be required for this position — employee meets the income threshold.
☐ A non-compete agreement will not be required for this position.

9.3 Paid Sick Leave (Conn. Gen. Stat. §31-57s et seq.)

Employers with 50 or more employees must provide paid sick leave to "service workers" at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.

9.4 Wage Discussion Protections

You have the right to freely discuss your wages with colleagues without facing adverse employment action. Employers may not prohibit employees from disclosing, discussing, or comparing wages.

9.5 Connecticut Paid Leave (CTPL)

You are eligible for Connecticut's Paid Leave program, which provides up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave benefits. Premium contributions are [☐ employee-only ☐ shared between employer and employee].

9.6 New Hire Reporting

The Company will report your hiring to the Connecticut Department of Labor — New Hire Reporting Program.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

As a condition of employment, you will be required to sign the Company's:

☐ Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
☐ Invention Assignment Agreement
☐ Proprietary Information Agreement

11. ACCEPTANCE & SIGNATURE BLOCK

Please indicate your acceptance of this offer by signing below and returning this letter by [__/__/____].

Employer

Candidate Acceptance

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the terms of this offer letter, including the at-will employment provisions.

12. CONNECTICUT STATE NOTES

This offer letter is governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut. Nothing in this letter creates a contract of employment for a definite period.

[COMPANY NAME]