6 days agoOpinion: Believe the Hype — Connecticut is Family Friendly Thanks to Paid LeaveBy David Sergi November 22, 2023 It’s ok. You can believe the hype. Connecticut’s Paid Leave Program really is a great reason to move to the Nutmeg State. I know this firsthand. My wife and I lived in Florida when we started our family. My son was born in 2020…3 min read3 min read
Nov 13CT PAID LEAVE AUTHORITY PROVIDES NEEDED INCOME REPLACEMENT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERSCare of a family member one of the top four reasons CT residents receive paid leave benefits Hartford CT — The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority (CTPL) reminded Connecticut residents that paid family and medical leave is available to caregivers so they can pay the bills while caring for their ill…3 min read3 min read
Oct 30HARTFORD BUSINESS JOURNAL PRESENTS CT PAID LEAVE AUTHORITY CONTROLLER DAVID MARCONE WITH 2023 C-SUITE AWARDRecognition of contribution to agency growth, ethics, reporting and commitment to community Hartford CT — The Hartford Business Journal today announced the winners of its 2023 C-Suite and Lifetime Achievement Awards and bestowed the Chief Financial Officer of a Small Organization Award to the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority’s (CT Paid…2 min read2 min read
Oct 16Nicholas Arsenault: How a new kidney and CT paid leave changed my lifeThis op-ed originally appeared in the Hartford Courant on 10/16/23. Being fortunate enough to receive not one, but a second kidney transplant is perhaps one of the greatest blessings I have ever experienced in my life. As a registered nurse for close to 20 years, I am fortunate to be…3 min read3 min read
Oct 13CT Paid Leave Board of Directors Votes to Maintain Contribution Rate at 0.5% for 2024HARTFORD CT — ERIN CHOQUETTE, CEO OF THE CONNECTICUT PAID LEAVE AUTHORITY (CTPL), TODAY ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “By law, the CT Paid Leave Authority is required to announce on or before November 1st the contribution rate that workers pay into the Paid Leave Trust fund in the following calendar…1 min read1 min read
Oct 2CONNECTICUT LAWS, INCLUDING PAID LEAVE, PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPORTS FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCEConnecticut’s Family Violence Leave Act allows victims of family violence up to 12 days of job-protected leave and income replacement benefits Hartford CT — The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority (CTPL) today reminded residents that covered workers who meet eligibility requirements may receive up to 12 days of CT Paid Leave…Dv Awareness Month3 min readDv Awareness Month3 min read
Sep 20NEW POLLING BY BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER FINDS PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ONE OF TOP 3 REASONS FOR RETURNING TO WORKPaid leave found to be of nearly equal importance to flexible work arrangement and competitive compensation Hartford CT — Recent polling conducted by the Bipartisan Policy Center found that paid family and medical leave programs are crucial to Americans when considering returning to work. According to the survey, 72% of…3 min read3 min read
Sep 5PAID LEAVE AUTHORITY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL LIBRARIES ON EDUCATION CAMPAIGNIn person and virtual events provide residents with assistance applying for paid leave Hartford CT — The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority (CTPL) today announced its collaboration with Connecticut local libraries to get the word out about paid leave benefits and to provide in person and virtual assistance for workers interested…3 min read3 min read
Aug 7PAID LEAVE SUPPORTS HEALTHY BREASTFEEDING FOR NEWBORNSBenefits allow new parents the time needed to establish strong breastfeeding practice, support postpartum healing Hartford CT — As part of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority (CTPL) today reminded residents that childbirth and bonding paid leave allows new parents the time needed to establish strong breastfeeding…3 min read3 min read
Jul 31PAID LEAVE PROGRAMS STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTHBenefits boost worker productivity, help employers retain skilled workers, and empower female workers to stay in labor market Hartford CT — The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority (CTPL) today reminded residents that paid leave programs stimulate economic growth. By removing barriers for workers to take care of themselves or an ill…4 min read4 min read
