Other Leaves: Connecticut

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Jessica Sussman

Summary

This guide provides an in-depth review of Connecticut leave requirements. Connecticut requires covered employers to provide unpaid family and medical leave, paid family and medical leave benefits, pregnancy disability leave and accommodation, paid sick leave, crime victim leave, family violence and sexual assault victim leave, domestic violence victim leave, jury duty leave, legislative leave, elected official leave, military leave and emergency responder leave. In addition, if a Connecticut employer chooses to provide vacation time, it must follow certain requirements.