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SB 222

AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE NEED TO USE PAID SICK LEAVE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 2 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill requiring employers to give advance notice before requiring employees to use accrued paid sick leave, balancing worker autonomy with employer scheduling needs.

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Bill Summary · SB 222

Legislative bill overview

SB 222 would require employers in Connecticut to provide advance notice to employees before they are required to use paid sick leave. The bill establishes procedural requirements around how and when employers can mandate employees to utilize their accrued sick time, rather than allowing employees to initiate such use independently.

Why is this important

Paid sick leave policies directly affect worker financial security and workplace flexibility. This bill addresses the tension between employer scheduling needs and employee control over their own paid time benefits—a practical issue that affects millions of workers managing health needs, family care, and work obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Employer scheduling burden: Requiring advance notice may complicate workforce planning for businesses, particularly in industries with unpredictable staffing needs or seasonal fluctuations
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's specific notice requirements (timeframe, format, circumstances) are unclear without seeing the full text, creating potential implementation challenges
  • Employee autonomy vs. employer control: Disagreement over whether employees should have unilateral control over sick leave use or whether employers legitimately need authority to manage leave schedules during operational crises

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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