Welcome to CT Paid Leave
Providing peace of mind and support for Connecticut

CT Paid Leave Is About People

People who are no longer forced to choose between their own healing or putting food on their table, and being a caregiver for their loved ones or paying the electric bill.

CT Paid Leave Is About Workplaces

Workplaces that are strengthened by the ability of employers of all sizes to give workers access to paid leave, helping with both recruitment and retention and making their organizations more competitive.

326K
Approved Applications
$1.79B
Benefits Paid
$637M
Trust Fund Balance
152K
Registered Employers
3509
Registered Sole Proprietors/Self-Employed Individuals

All data as of July 31, 2026

CT Paid Leave News and Updates

CT PAID LEAVE REMINDS SCHOOL WORKERS OF PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
06 July 2026
A legislative change in October 2025 resulted in school employees working in positions that do not require certification for their position to become covered by CT Paid Leave.

2025 legislative change means more workers have access to income replacement

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CT PAID LEAVE CONVENES LEAVE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
01 September 2026

Event to educate the business community on the different types of leave available to workers in Connecticut and how to manage these leaves effectively and efficiently

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CT PAID LEAVE BENEFITS AGING POPULATION
22 June 2026

As Connecticut’s population ages, program provides essential safety net for them and their caregivers

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September 1, 2026
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August 10, 2026

The Paid Leave Podcast: How a Doctor Used Farming to Heal Herself and Her Community

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August 3, 2026

The Paid Leave Podcast: How to Have More Good Days While Facing Chronic Health Conditions

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Taking this paid leave really changed the way our family was able to function when we added our second baby into our lives.

- Kelly

You should not have to worry about money when you're worrying about your health.

- Paula

Our experience with Connecticut Paid Leave was great.

- Stephanie

As soon as we found out that Connecticut Paid Leave was going to be taking over... it was just a really big relief.

- Bonnie