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On January 1, 2021, payroll deductions commenced to help fund the
Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), which entitles
each eligible Connecticut employee to paid family and medical leave.
While payment of benefits under the law will not start until January 2022,
now is an opportune time for Connecticut-based employers to carefully
explore their options for managing employee absences. This includes
deciding between a state-run plan or a private plan for their CT PFML.
The latest Guardian Life Absence Management Study revealed that
due to the complexity of federal and state paid leave laws, half of all
employers in states with paid family and medical leave laws expect
to opt in to a private plan.
With decades of experience in leave management, Guardian can
help employers prepare for CT PFML. We understand this is a complex
and formidable job, and we are here to help you navigate the process.
For additional resources or to get in touch, please visit our
Connecticut Paid Leave Resource Center:
guardianlife.com/absence-management/fmla/connecticut
The clock is ticking, are you ready?
Simplify Connecticut Paid Leave with a private plan
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"It's imperative for employers
to make a decision that
optimizes both the
administrative and employee
experience. For employers,
private plans can integrate the
administering of short-term
disability benefits, federal
FMLA leave and the new CT
PFML under one system, thus
centralizing intake, facilitating
compliance and reducing
costs. For employees, the
positive outcome is a seamless
employee experience because
they have a single point of
contact for claims to guide
them through the process."
Jeff Wasco
New England Regional Director
for Guardian Life
