Bill > SB00227

This bill proposes to amend existing Connecticut state statutes to require state employees to contribute a percentage of their earnings to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) Trust Fund. The bill would effectively include state employees in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, which provides paid leave benefits for qualifying employees who need to take time off for family or medical reasons. By mandating contributions from state employees, the legislation ensures that these workers will be eligible to receive benefits from the FMLI program, similar to employees in other sectors. The bill does not specify the exact percentage of earnings that will be contributed, leaving those details to be determined by subsequent regulations or implementation guidelines. This change represents an expansion of the state's existing family and medical leave insurance system to comprehensively cover all state employees, potentially providing greater financial security and support for workers during significant life events such as caring for a new child, addressing a personal medical condition, or caring for a seriously ill family member.

Labor and Employment

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