"Once Governor Malloy signs the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act, Connecticut will become the first state to mandate paid sick leave. The act, which will become effective on Jan. 1, 2012, applies to employers of 50 or more persons within Connecticut, except for manufacturers and certain nationally chartered charitable organizations."
In this article, "Paid Sick Leave Act Poses Some Challenges," published in the Hartford Business Journal on June 20, 2011, Mintz Levin attorney Jennifer B. Rubin outlines the essential elements of the sick leave act for employers. Ms. Rubin also describes the penalties that employers could face if they fail to undertake a comprehensive review of their policies and ensure compliance.