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SB 625

AN ACT DEFINING "DAY" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PAID SICK LEAVE STATUTES.

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

Connecticut bill clarifying what "day" means in paid sick leave laws to standardize employer compliance and worker benefit calculations.

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Bill Summary · SB 625

Legislative bill overview

SB 625 proposes to define the term "day" within Connecticut's paid sick leave statutes. Currently, the statutes lack a precise definition of what constitutes a "day" for purposes of accrual and use of paid sick leave, creating ambiguity in how employers and employees calculate and apply these benefits. This bill would establish a clear statutory definition to eliminate interpretation disputes.

Why is this important

The lack of a standardized definition of "day" can lead to inconsistent implementation across Connecticut workplaces, with some employers interpreting it as a calendar day, others as a work day, and still others using different metrics. This ambiguity affects thousands of Connecticut workers' ability to understand and exercise their paid sick leave rights, and creates compliance uncertainty for employers attempting to follow the law correctly.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition specifics: The bill's actual proposed definition is not detailed in this summary, but stakeholders will likely debate whether "day" means a calendar day, work day, or 24-hour period, with significant consequences for how much leave employees effectively receive
  • Employer burden vs. worker protection: Employers may argue certain definitions create administrative complexity, while worker advocates may contend that definitions should maximize employee access to earned leave
  • Retroactive application: Unclear whether the definition would apply to accrued leave under the current ambiguous standard or only prospectively, affecting disputes over past leave usage

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

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