The Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (CT FMLA) generally requires private-sector employers to provide unpaid, job-protected leave to employees for various reasons related to their health, the health of a family member or the birth or adoption of a child. The current law applies to employers of 75 or more employees. Effective January 1, 2022, the CT FMLA will be amended in several significant respects. Most notably, the revised law will now require employers with at least one employee to provide FMLA leave.
In addition, under the new Connecticut Paid Leave Act, beginning January 1, 2022 eligible employees can receive income-replacement benefits from the CT Paid Leave Authority while on CT FMLA leave or leave under the Connecticut Family Violence Leave Act.
The CT Paid Leave Authority has begun accepting applications for paid benefits in connection with leaves that will start on and after January 1, 2022. See this link for information about how employees can access paid leave benefits and the employer’s role when an employee requests leave under the amended CT FMLA. The website of the CT Paid Leave Authority also contains helpful guidance for employers and employees.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Amendments to the CT FMLA
As noted above, the revised CT FMLA will apply to employers of one or more employees beginning January 1. Other key changes to the CT FMLA starting on the new year include the following:
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