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Connecticut Sick Leave Law<\/h1>\n
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The Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law provides a basic level of protection for workers managing health-related issues for themselves or their families.<\/p>\r\n

This article details the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law<\/a>. You’ll learn about its current provisions, including covered employers, qualifying reasons, and eligible employees. You’ll also learn about upcoming changes to the law that will positively impact employees and expand its current protections.<\/p>\r\n

What is the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law?<\/h2>\r\n

Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave Act<\/a> went into effect in 2012, making it the first state to mandate employers to provide paid sick leave for qualifying employees. While the law provides basic support to employees, it has limitations regarding the employees it covers and employers that must comply.<\/p>\r\n

Provisions of the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law<\/h2>\r\n

The Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law outlines several key provisions. These provisions cover areas including:<\/p>\r\n