- Connecticut expands paid leave and state FMLA rights to “non-certified school employees” of public schools and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools starting 10.01.25.
- Employees may be entitled to up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave with additional leave available for some pregnant employees, as well as, wage replacement benefits.
- Employers should review and revise
Justin E. Theriault
Connecticut Expands Paid Leave Statute to Permit Benefits for Victims of Sexual Assault
By Justin E. Theriault on
Posted in paid leave
On May 9, 2024, Connecticut enacted Public Act 24-5, which expands the circumstances under which employees can receive benefits under Connecticut’s Paid Leave Insurance Program. The Connecticut Paid Leave Insurance Program provides wage replacement benefits to employees who require leave from work for certain covered reasons, with employees contributing to the trust for the program…
Connecticut Legislature Passes Major Expansion of Paid Sick Leave Law
By Justin E. Theriault on
Posted in Paid Sick Leave
The Connecticut legislature has approved a major revision to Connecticut’s state statute mandating paid sick leave, broadly expanding coverage of the statute over the next several years to nearly every employer and employee in the state.
The Connecticut Senate approved the measure on May 6, 2024, which had previously passed in the House on April…
Connecticut Expands Permitted Uses of Paid Sick Leave for Service Workers
By Justin E. Theriault on
Posted in Paid Sick Leave
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed a new law that will expand the circumstances in which service workers in Connecticut can use state-mandated paid sick leave. The new law goes into effect October 1, 2023.
Since its original passage in 2012, the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law has provided a defined set of “service workers”…
Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations in Final Review; Notices Required as of July 1
By Russell N. Jarem & Justin E. Theriault on
Posted in Uncategorized
Over six months after the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (Connecticut FMLA) took effect, proposed regulations are slated for consideration and approval by the Connecticut Legislative Regulation Review Committee (LRRC). With the exception of nonpublic elementary or secondary schools, all private employers with at least one employee in Connecticut are covered by the Connecticut…