We wanted to remind employers that, starting January 1, 2025, Connecticut Paid Sick Leave will expand in its first phase. It will cover employers for now with 25 or more employees in the state.

• Day or temporary workers will now be covered.

• Paid sick leave is available for use after 120 calendar days of employment.
  • The maximum accrual of 40 hours is unchanged.
  • The accrual rate is one hour for every 30 hours worked.
  • Employees can carry over up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year.
  • Employers who frontload the full 40 hours annually will not be required to carry over hours

• Employer Notice and Posting Requirements are now mandated at the commencement of employment or on January 1, 2025.

• Employers are required to keep records of sick leave accrual and usage, as shown on employee pay stubs, for a minimum duration of 3 years.

• Employers are prohibited from requiring an employee to provide any documentation that paid sick leave is being taken for permitted purposes.

For additional information:

• Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave (VensureHR)
• CT PSL Notice
• CT PSL Webpage Resources

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