CT SB00063

Employers with 50 or more employees in Connecticut must provide paid sick leave to eligible employees beginning January 1, 2011, accruing at a rate of one hour per 40 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year.

Employees must have worked a minimum of 520 hours within the past 12 months to qualify; excludes day/temporary workers and certain higher education part-time faculty and assistants.

Paid sick leave may be used for employee or child's illness/medical care, preventative care, or for victims of family violence or sexual assault to seek services, obtain counseling, relocate, or participate in legal proceedings.

Employers may require up to seven days advance notice for foreseeable leave and reasonable documentation for leave lasting three or more consecutive days; employers cannot retaliate against employees for requesting or using paid sick leave.

Violations are subject to a $600 civil penalty per violation, and the Labor Commissioner may award affected employees back wages, reinstatement, and restoration of benefits; employers must provide written notice of sick leave entitlements at time of hire.