On May 9, CT LEG enacted bill re paid family and medical leave status.
CT LEG enacted bill SB 222 concerning changes to family and medical leave statuses.
Revised several subsections of Connecticut general statutesCT LEG 557-31 to revise rules re family and medical leave statutes, and laws related to family violence leave.
Bill Provisions
Family/medical leave insurance (PFMLI) law gives up to 12 weeks of wage replacement benefits and other benefits; amendment changes annual reporting date to Sep.
Amendment also removes the authority to impose penalties for attempted fraud and authority to recover benefit overpayments and penalties through a wage execution.
Employers must register with the PFMLI Authority, and submit reports required by the authority in a set format; employers that are noncompliant are subject to penalties.
Authority must charge anyone who was overpaid or assessed any PFMLI-related penalty with the amount due, commissioner can seek reimbursement from income tax.
PFMLI Authority must develop/approve an informational poster for health care providers, allows claiming of PFMLI benefits with the victim compensation program.
Legislative History
On Feb. 22, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 18, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Apr. 19, 2024, bill delivered to House; on May 2, 2024, bill was passed in House.
On May 7, 2024, bill assigned Public Act 24-5; on May 8, 2024, bill sent to governor.
On May 9, 2024, bill was approved by governor, and is effective as of Oct. 1, 2024.
Effectiveness
Effective on Oct. 1, 2024, except CT LEG 557-31-49t which is effective upon passage.
Regulators
CT LEG
Entity Types
Corp; Ins
Reference
Act 24-5, Bill SB222, 5/9/2024; Citation: *CT LEG* 557-31, 557-31-49t;
