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SB 356

AN ACT CONCERNING DOCUMENTATION FOR THE USE OF PAID SICK LEAVE.

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

SB 356 restricts employers' ability to demand medical documentation for Connecticut employee paid sick leave, reducing verification requirements while potentially limiting employer oversight of absence legitimacy.

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Bill Summary · SB 356

Legislative bill overview

SB 356 modifies Connecticut's paid sick leave documentation requirements by limiting what employers can require from employees when taking paid sick leave. The bill restricts employer requests for medical certification or documentation to specific circumstances, reducing administrative burdens on workers for short-term absences.

Why is this important

Paid sick leave policies directly affect workers' ability to address health needs without financial penalty, and documentation requirements can create barriers—especially for lower-wage workers who may lack easy access to healthcare providers. The balance between employer verification needs and employee privacy/accessibility has significant real-world consequences for workplace health and economic security.

Potential points of contention

  • Employer verification vs. abuse prevention: Employers may argue that limiting documentation requirements increases the risk of paid sick leave misuse, while worker advocates contend that excessive documentation discourages legitimate sick leave use
  • Healthcare access equity: Restricting documentation requirements helps workers without regular healthcare providers, but some employers may view this as reducing accountability mechanisms
  • Administrative costs: The bill may reduce paperwork burdens for employees but could shift verification responsibilities or create ambiguity about what constitutes legitimate absence justification

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

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