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George II

(67,782 posts)
Tue Jun 25, 2019, 06:02 PM Jun 2019

Gov. Lamont Signs Paid Family Leave Bill

Source: WNPR

Governor Ned Lamont has signed into law a bill that will provide paid family and medical leave for up to twelve weeks for all Connecticut employees. The program will be funded through a payroll tax on workers.

Some in the business community have opposed the legislation, saying it will leave small employers with a depleted workforce, and that it will make the state less competitive.

“The notion that people are just going to abuse this system and commit fraud, I heard over and over again,” said Majority Leader Matt Ritter. “Let’s not be so distrustful of one another. There are bad actors everywhere you go, both employees and employers.”

Middletown resident Kellin Atherton said that even though he did not get the chance to benefit from the bill during the birth of his daughters, he knows that it will be good for many families.

Read more: https://www.wnpr.org/post/gov-lamont-signs-paid-family-leave-bill

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CTyankee

(63,771 posts)
1. I'm proud of my state and proud of Lamont, for whom I voted proudly.
Tue Jun 25, 2019, 06:06 PM
Jun 2019

Hope this gets other states to pass similar legislation.

Anybody know what states currently have this?

George II

(67,782 posts)
2. Me too. I was an active supporter and campaigner for Dan Malloy, too....
Tue Jun 25, 2019, 06:10 PM
Jun 2019

....I moved here in 1988 and Dan Malloy was the first Democratic Governor going back that far. Good to see we'll now have at least 12 straight years, maybe sixteen.

There are six other states and D.C. that have such laws - California, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia.

George II

(67,782 posts)
4. Yep! We're probably the bluest state in the country - all of our state-wide elected officials....
Tue Jun 25, 2019, 06:16 PM
Jun 2019

....are Democrats, our five Representatives AND both of our Senators are Democrats.

You guys are getting there, though. Let's hope Kelly beats McSally next year.

 

Everyman Jackal

(271 posts)
5. So how much less money are workers going to take home
Tue Jun 25, 2019, 07:15 PM
Jun 2019

so other workers can stay at home? Do both parents get to stay at home?

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