CT SB00222

Effective October 1, 2024, establishes contribution rate for Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program not to exceed 0.5% of subject earnings, with authority able to adjust rates annually based on fund balance and solvency needs.

Covered employees receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave in any 12-month period for family and medical reasons, plus 2 additional weeks for serious health conditions during pregnancy; compensation equals 95% of base weekly earnings up to 40 times minimum wage, then 60% above that amount, capped at 60 times minimum wage.

Two spouses employed by same employer each eligible for 12 weeks of compensation; employees may receive compensation concurrent with victim compensation program but not with other income replacement programs like unemployment or workers' compensation.

Allows covered employees to receive compensation for nonconsecutive hours of leave and permits deduction of income tax from compensation if elected by employee.

Adds new section allowing Governor to enter into memoranda of understanding with federally recognized tribes to authorize tribe employees and tribally owned business employees to participate in program.

Modifies employee leave provisions for victims of family violence or sexual assault to include sexual assault alongside family violence, with up to 12 days of unpaid leave annually; requires employer confidentiality of victim documentation.