Employment & Worker Protection · Connecticut
Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave
SB 1 / P.A. 19-25 - enacted in Connecticut.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2019
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 62/100
- Connecticut strictness
The bottom line
Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave is an enacted law in Connecticut, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2022-01-01
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 62/100
- Connecticut strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Connecticut legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave
Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave (SB 1 / P.A. 19-25) is an enacted law in Connecticut under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2019-06-25 and becomes effective on 2022-01-01. Connecticut currently reports 6 tracked regulations with 6 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Connecticut within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 1 / P.A. 19-25 itself.
Applicability under Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave: PFMLA: employers 1+ employee. Sick: service workers at employers 50+. Penalty exposure is documented as: Dept of Labor enforcement. Civil action for unpaid leave and retaliation. Notable exemptions: Federal government, some domestic workers..
Summary
Connecticut's PFMLA provides 12 weeks paid family/medical leave (premiums 0.5% employee). Paid sick: 40 hrs/year for service employees at employers 50+.
Key Requirements
PFMLA: 12 weeks at 95% of minimum wage for 1st 40x min, 60% thereafter. Paid sick: 40 hrs/year (service workers, 50+ employers).
Penalties
Dept of Labor enforcement. Civil action for unpaid leave and retaliation.
Applicability
PFMLA: employers 1+ employee. Sick: service workers at employers 50+.
Exemptions
Federal government, some domestic workers.
Official Source
https://ctpaidleave.org/How Connecticut compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Connecticut ranks #4 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut (this state) | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Connecticut is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave enacted?
Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave was enacted on 2019-06-25 and became effective on 2022-01-01. It was introduced as SB 1 / P.A. 19-25.
What are the penalties for violating Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave?
Dept of Labor enforcement. Civil action for unpaid leave and retaliation. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave apply to small businesses?
PFMLA: employers 1+ employee. Sick: service workers at employers 50+. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Connecticut compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Connecticut has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 6 enacted regulations out of 6 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave?
The official text of Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave (SB 1 / P.A. 19-25) is available from the Connecticut legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Connecticut PFMLA + Paid Sick Leave is enacted in Connecticut, effective 2022-01-01. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Connecticut ranks #4 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Connecticut tracks across all five policy areas. Connecticut profile
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