Farley Santos

Did you know residents in every town in the state have applied for CT Paid Leave? Approximately 66,000 workers in Connecticut have received over $375 million in benefits when they were unable to work due to qualifying health or family reasons.

Since the legislature passed and Governor Lamont signed P.A. 19-25 into law creating CT Paid Leave, it has had a positive impact on countless families across our state. This program has allowed parents to bond with their newborns, provided caregivers with the time they need to support their loved ones during difficult health situations, and given individuals the opportunity to prioritize their own well-being when faced with personal challenges. 

What qualifies for eligible leave?

• Parental bonding- the birth of an employee's child or placement of an adopted or foster child with the employee
• Serious health conditions- for the employee or a family member of the employee
• Donors- to serve as an organ or bone marrow donor
• Armed Forces- for family members in the armed forces undergoing treatment for an injury or illness incurred in the line of duty or being deployed to a foreign country
• Family violence- for family violence victims to seek medical care or counseling, obtain services from a victim services organization, relocate because of family violence, or participate in civil or criminal proceedings related to the family

You can click here to learn more about CT Paid leave. 

Connecticut is one of 13 states in the nation to pass paid family and medical leave legislation, along with California, Colorado, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington, as well as Washington D.C. States including New Hampshire and Vermont have enacted voluntary programs for employers who want to opt in.

The success of CT Paid Leave is a testament to our commitment to progress and compassion. This program serves as a national model for other states to emulate.