Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Connecticut’s family and medical leave law expanded to cover all private sector employers and to include other changes. Additionally, on January 1, 2022, the state’s paid family leave program went into effect. These laws include an employer notice obligation. Click here for more information.
Effective July 1, 2022, employers must provide written notices to employees at the time of hire and annually thereafter about:
- The entitlement to CTFMLA leave and family violence leave under state law and the terms under which the leave may be used;
- The opportunity to file a claim for benefits under the paid leave program;
- The prohibition on retaliation against the employee for requesting, applying for or using family and medical leave for which the employee is eligible; and
- The employee's right to file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner for a violation of the laws.
A sample notice which can be used to satisfy this requirement is now is available here.
Next Steps:
If you have employees in Connecticut, review your policies and practices to ensure compliance with the changes.