CT SB01179

Extends eligibility for Connecticut's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to tribal enterprises and tribal governments operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation or Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, who may enroll for an initial period of not less than three years with automatic annual reenrollment.

Tribal enterprises and governments enrolling in the program must provide their employees the same family and medical leave benefits as required under Connecticut's Family and Medical Leave Act (sections 31-51kk to 31-51qq).

Clarifies that covered employees may receive family and medical leave compensation concurrently with employer-provided benefits, provided total compensation does not exceed the employee's regular rate of compensation.

Prohibits reduction or offset of employer-provided disability insurance or salary continuation benefits by family and medical leave compensation, except when necessary to comply with compensation limits, effective for contracts entered into, amended, or extended on or after July 1, 2023.

Effective dates: July 1, 2023 for subsection (f) of section 31-49g; October 1, 2023 for sections 1, 2, and 4 affecting program definitions and self-employed/tribal enrollment provisions.