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Prorated frontloading for new hires

CT Paid Sick Leave Calculator

CT Paid Sick Leave Calculator

Pro-rated frontload for new hires, calendar year basis

Under Connecticut law, eligible employees must receive 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. Employers may frontload this entitlement at the start of the benefit year, and may prorate the frontloaded amount for employees hired after the benefit year begins. This calculator provides an estimated prorated frontload using a calendar-year benefit period.This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Enter a hire date to calculate the prorated sick leave amount.

About This Calculator

Connecticut's 2025 Paid Sick Leave amendments require covered employers to provide 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. The employer-size threshold is phased: 25 or more employees in 2025, 11 or more employees in 2026, and 1 or more employees in 2027. Employers can choose to frontload the full entitlement at the start of the benefit year rather than requiring accrual.

For employees hired mid-year, employers may prorate the frontloaded amount based on the portion of the benefit year remaining. This calculator uses the standard calendar-year benefit period (January 1 – December 31).

For questions about your specific situation, contact Polauf Law LLC.

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