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Available Resources from CHESLA

January 28, 2022

I wanted to provide you with an update on available resources form the Connecticut Higher Education Student Loan Authority.

CHESLA Employer Student Loan Repayment Program
The federal government is providing incentives for employers to offer student loan repayment programs for employees. 

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Paid Family & Medical Leave Program Accepting Applications Starting January

December 9, 2021

I am pleased to announce that Connecticut's landmark Paid Family and Medical Leave Program will start accepting applications for claims of qualifying events on or after January 1, 2022.

Under the program, which the legislature passed in 2019, eligible workers will be able to take up to 12 weeks of time off work for certain qualifying events without losing income.

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House Passes Tax Cut for Local Businesses

April 29, 2021

Under HB 5377, unemployment benefits paid to former employees from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021 will not affect an employer’s experience rate, lifting a significant burden for local businesses.

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