Connecticut Paid Leave Law Among Most Generous in Nation

Connecticut’s new paid family and medical leave law will be among the most generous in the country in terms of paid weeks off.

The measure (Public Act 19-25), signed into law June 25 by Gov. Ned Lamont (D), will provide 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave to public and private employees, as well as two additional weeks for “a serious health condition resulting in incapacitation that occurs during a pregnancy.” Funded by a 0.5% payroll tax, the program will provide 95% wage replacement—at up to 40 times the minimum wage and 60 percent on earnings above ...