Paid leave Verified

Connecticut paid sick leave extends to employers with 11+ employees

Jurisdiction
Connecticut
Effective date
2026-01-01
Who it covers
Employers with 11+ CT employees
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • From Jan 1, 2026, Connecticut paid sick leave covers employers with 11 or more employees in the state.
  • Headcount is based on payroll for the week containing Jan 1.
  • Employees accrue 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: Employers with 11+ CT employees with workers in Connecticut. Update the leave policy in your handbook, payroll accrual or contribution settings, and any required notices now (in effect since 2026-01-01). Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00

Official sources

  • portal.ct.gov
    https://portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/legal/connecticut-leave-programs/paid-sick-leave-faqs
  • www.cga.ct.gov
    https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/ACT/PA/PDF/2024PA-00008-R00HB-05005-PA.PDF