AN ACT CONCERNING THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN YEARS.

HB 6416 would reduce the minimum wage rate for most workers under 18 in Connecticut from 85% to 75% of the adult minimum wage, affecting young workers in jobs covered by this provision. It eliminates a previous 90-day temporary rate limit, meaning the lower 75% rate would apply permanently to eligible minors (excluding emancipated minors). This change directly lowers pay for teenage workers in qualifying positions compared to the current 85% rate. The bill aims to adjust wage requirements specifically for youth employment without altering the adult minimum wage.