Connecticut paid sick leave
Under the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave, employees accrue 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year.
Informational, not legal advice. Checked against Congressional Research Service report R48921 and the state's own labour department. Statutes change every session — confirm against the primary source linked below before setting a policy. Last verified 18 August 2026.
The rule, in detail
| Accrual rate | 1 hour per 30 hours worked |
|---|---|
| Annual accrual cap | 40 hours |
| Annual use cap | 40 hours |
| Carryover | Permitted, capped at 40 hours |
| Frontloading allowed | Yes |
| Waiting period before use | 0 days |
| Employer size threshold | 11+ employees |
| Payout on termination | Not required |
| Effective from | 1 January 2026 |
Notes
Rate accelerated from 1 per 40 to 1 per 30 on 1 Jan 2025. Threshold fell from 25 to 11 employees on 1 Jan 2026 and reaches 1 employee on 1 Jan 2027. CRS R48921 still lists the superseded 1 per 40 rate.
Covered reasons
- Employee illness
- Family care
- Domestic violence
- Public health emergency
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