As we speed closer to January 1, the date when payments will begin under Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act and the effective date of changes to Connecticut’s Family and Medical Leave Act (CT FMLA), below are some updates and considerations for employers.
On December 1, the applications process opened for Connecticut Paid Leave (CPL) benefits related to leave dates on or after January 1, 2022. If an employee submits a CPL benefits claim, the employee is responsible for providing an Employment Verification form to the employer. The employer then must complete and return the form within 10 days by email or fax to the Paid Leave Authority’s claims administrator, Aflac. Once employees have submitted all required documentation, they will be notified within 5 days of the disposition of their claim. It is anticipated that employers will be notified at the same time by the method selected on the Employment Verification form (email or U.S. mail).
Effective January 1, the existing CT FMLA will change dramatically. Many employers who previously were not covered by the law will now be diving into leave administration. The Connecticut Department of Labor regulations regarding these changes are pending. Once released, they will be subject to a 30-day comment period before becoming final. Per the amended CT FMLA statute, the regulations are due to be adopted by January 1, 2022.
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