Connecticut paid sick leave law
The short answer
Connecticut paid sick leave: employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours actually worked. (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs) Employees accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year (employers may allow more). (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs) Since January 1, 2026, the law covers employers with 11 or more employees in Connecticut, counted on the payroll for the week containing January 1st. (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs)
Last verified Sep 24, 2026 · How we verify every rule
General information, not legal advice. This page is for general information only and isn’t legal, financial or tax advice. Laws vary by state and change; check the official source or talk to a qualified professional about your situation. Every rule on this page links to its official source.
Paid sick leave
Do you have to give paid sick leave?Yes, statewideVerified Sep 24, 2026 · 2 official pages from the same agency
Accrual: Connecticut paid sick leave: employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours actually worked. (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs)
“Employees must accrue 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked.”
“The accrual is at a rate of 1 hour of paid sick leave for each 30 hours worked by an employee up to a maximum of 40 hours per year”
portal.ct.gov · portal.ct.gov · verified Sep 24, 2026 · 2 official pages from the same agency
Annual cap: Employees accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year (employers may allow more). (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs)
“An employee can accrue a maximum of 40 hours per year.”
“The accrual is at a rate of 1 hour of paid sick leave for each 30 hours worked by an employee up to a maximum of 40 hours per year”
portal.ct.gov · portal.ct.gov · verified Sep 24, 2026 · 2 official pages from the same agency
Employer coverage: Since January 1, 2026, the law covers employers with 11 or more employees in Connecticut, counted on the payroll for the week containing January 1st. (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs)
“January 1, 2026 - employers with 11 or more employees in CT”
“Each employer with 11 or more employees, based on the number of employees on its payroll for the week containing January 1st annually, shall provide paid sick leave annually to each of its employees in the state.”
portal.ct.gov · portal.ct.gov · verified Sep 24, 2026 · 2 official pages from the same agency
Employer coverage from 2027: From January 1, 2027, the law covers employers with 1 or more employees in Connecticut. (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs)
“January 1, 2027 - employers with 1 or more employees in CT”
“The threshold for coverage will be lowered in three phases, beginning with employers that have at least 25 employees on January 1, 2025; those with at least 11 employees beginning January 1, 2026; and those with at least one employee beginning January 1, 2027.”
portal.ct.gov · portal.ct.gov · verified Sep 24, 2026 · 2 official pages from the same agency
What it means for an employer
- Put your sick leave policy in writing: accrual rate, yearly cap, carryover and how to request leave.
- Track accrued and used hours for each employee in payroll.
- Check the verified rules above for the employer size and employees covered.
The federal default
“There is currently no federal law guaranteeing access to paid sick leave, although many states and localities have passed paid sick leave laws.”
State rules can add to the federal default. The Connecticut rules above are the ones we verified; for anything not covered, ask the state labor office.
Paid sick leave: Connecticut and its neighbors
| State | Paid sick leave |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | Yes, statewide |
| New York | Yes, statewide |
| Massachusetts | Not verified |
| Rhode Island | Not verified |
Only verified rules are shown. "Not verified" means we have not checked that state's rule yet; open its rulebook for the official source.
Related
Questions about Connecticut paid sick leave law
Do you have to give paid sick leave in Connecticut?
Accrual: Connecticut paid sick leave: employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours actually worked. (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs) Annual cap: Employees accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year (employers may allow more). (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs) Employer coverage: Since January 1, 2026, the law covers employers with 11 or more employees in Connecticut, counted on the payroll for the week containing January 1st. (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs) Employer coverage from 2027: From January 1, 2027, the law covers employers with 1 or more employees in Connecticut. (Connecticut DOL, Paid Sick Leave FAQs)
Sources (4)
Checked Sep 24, 2026 · How we verify every rule · Report an error