The following article was first posted on Berchem Moses PC's Labor and Employment Law Journal. It is reposted here with permission.
Juneteenth is slated to become a state holiday in Connecticut starting in 2023.
Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 22-128 into law May 27, 2022.
Although prior efforts had failed, the General Assembly passed legislation this year elevating June 19 from a commemorative day to a state holiday.
Support was nearly unanimous, with the bill passing the House by a vote of 148-1 and in the Senate by a 30-1.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday on June 16, 2021 under President Joe Biden.
Moving forward in Connecticut, Juneteenth will be observed on June 19 or the nearest Friday or Monday if it falls on the weekend.
As a state holiday, schools are required by state law either to close or to “hold a suitable nonsectarian educational program in observance of [the] holiday.”
Banks and credit unions in the state will close as well.
There is no general legal obligation for other employers in Connecticut to close or provide holiday pay; however, employers should consult their handbooks to determine whether they enumerate specific holidays for closure/premium pay or whether they refer to state holidays.
In the latter case, Juneteenth would now be added to such a list.
Municipal employers should also consult their charters to determine whether the designation of Juneteenth as a state holiday results in any specified operational impact.
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