Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Screening Time Must Be Paid - Ogletree
Connecticut Supreme Court rules that pre-shift screening time must be paid under state wage law, affecting trucking companies that require drivers to undergo screening before starting work.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Motor carriers operating in Connecticut that require drivers to undergo pre-shift screening (e.g., drug tests, health checks, or security screenings) before clocking in. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; the ruling is effective now. Consult legal counsel for specific implementation timeline.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that time spent by employees in mandatory pre-shift screenings is compensable work time under Connecticut wage law.
Who it affects
Motor carriers operating in Connecticut that require drivers to undergo pre-shift screening (e.g., drug tests, health checks, or security screenings) before clocking in.
What you must do
Review current pay practices for pre-shift screening time and adjust to ensure compliance with the ruling; consider paying drivers for all mandatory screening time.
Deadline
Immediately; the ruling is effective now. Consult legal counsel for specific implementation timeline.
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