On December 1, 2021, Gov. Lamont announced that applications are now being accepted from residents for the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). The submissions would be for qualifying events occurring on or after January 1, 2022.
The PFML program allows eligible workers to take paid time off to care for their own health, a newborn child or a sick family member, amongst other reasons. Eligible employees can receive up to 12 weeks of income replacement, with the amount varying based upon the employee’s earnings and capped at 60 times the state’s minimum wage. If an employee is entitled to employer provided benefits in addition to PFML, the combined benefits cannot exceed 100% of the employee’s regular weekly earnings.
The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, which administers the PFML program, is accepting applications through its website or by email, fax, phone, or email. The website provides an instructional video for creating an account, which is required to submit or monitor a claim online.
The website also outlines the claims process and applicable timeframes. Generally, after a claim is filed, the employer must verify certain information to validate the employee’s eligibility and claim payment amount. Supporting documentation must then be submitted before the claim decision is made. The website indicates that benefits paid through the program will be issued weekly and paid two weeks in arrears.
Employers should be aware of the recent announcement and review the PFML website resources regarding the claims process.
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