CT HB05402

Prohibits employers from retaliating against or discriminating against veteran employees who exceed their allotted paid sick leave hours under state law or employer policy, effective October 1, 2020

Employers are not required to pay employees for sick leave hours used in excess of the allowed amount

Employees who believe they have been violated may file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner, who may hold a hearing and impose civil penalties of $500 per violation on violating employers

The Labor Commissioner may award aggrieved employees relief including payment for used sick leave, rehiring or reinstatement, back wages, and reestablishment of employee benefits

Either party may appeal the Labor Commissioner's decision to Superior Court under chapter 54 of the general statutes