A new Connecticut law that went into effect this week with the coming of the new year, requires companies with at least 25 employees to offer up to 40 hours of paid sick leave, starting this year. By 2026, the rule will include companies with 11 or more workers, and by 2027, all businesses with at least one employee will have to comply. The law aims to support workers by allowing time off for illnesses, family care, or public health emergencies.