Connecticut
Complete guide to Connecticut leave laws including CT Paid Leave program, paid sick leave, and family violence leave. Updated 2025.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory vacation requirement
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 5
Statutory pay: Regular rate of pay
Eligibility: Employers with 50+ employees (service workers), Expanded to all employers for paid sick leave, Accrual: 1 hour per 40 hours worked
Parental leave
Maternity: Up to 12 weeks CT Paid Leave
Paternity: Up to 12 weeks CT Paid Leave
Adoption: Up to 12 weeks CT Paid Leave
Shared leave: Each parent gets own entitlement
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Family Violence Leave: 12 days unpaid (or use paid leave) (unpaid)
Jury Duty: As needed (paid)
Voting Time: Not specified (unpaid)
Organ/Bone Marrow Donor Leave: Can use CT Paid Leave (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain sick leave records, Track CT Paid Leave contributions, Document all leave requests
Employer notice: Provide CT Paid Leave notices
Employee notice: 30 days for foreseeable leave
Penalties: Sick leave violations: Civil penalties, CT Paid Leave violations: Fines and enforcement actions
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Lincoln's Birthday: 2025-02-12
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Frequently asked questions
How does CT Paid Leave work?
CT Paid Leave provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave at up to 95% of wages for bonding, family care, personal illness, and other qualifying reasons. Funded by employee payroll contributions.
Who is eligible for CT Paid Leave?
Employees who earned at least $2,325 in their highest-earning quarter of the base period are eligible for CT Paid Leave benefits.
Does Connecticut require paid sick leave?
Yes, Connecticut requires employers with 50+ employees to provide paid sick leave to service workers. The law is being expanded.
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