Paid sick leave allows employees to take time off work for illness or other medical reasons without losing their jobs or pay. In Connecticut, the Paid Sick Leave Act was passed in 2023 and took effect on January 1, 2024. This law requires employers with at least three employees to provide paid sick leave to their employees. Employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, up to a maximum of 56 hours per year. Paid sick leave can be used for a variety of reasons, including:
- Physical or mental illness, injury, or health condition
- Medical appointments or treatments
- Caring for a sick family member
- Domestic violence or sexual assault
Paid sick leave is an important benefit for workers, as it allows them to take time off to care for their health or the health of their loved ones without losing pay. It also helps to reduce the spread of illness, as sick workers are less likely to come to work and spread their illness to their co-workers.
