Bill > SB00356

This bill proposes an amendment to existing Connecticut statutes regarding paid sick leave, specifically section 31-57t, which would give employers the right to request documentation from employees to verify that their use of paid sick leave is for a legitimate, permitted purpose. Currently, the details of what constitutes a "permitted purpose" are not specified in the provided text, but the bill allows employers to more closely monitor and validate employees' sick leave usage by requiring them to provide proof or documentation explaining why they are taking paid sick time. This change could help employers prevent potential abuse of sick leave policies while giving them additional oversight into employees' use of this benefit. The bill appears to be a straightforward modification that provides employers with more tools to manage their sick leave policies, potentially creating more accountability in the workplace sick leave system.

Labor and Employment

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