Paid Leave Spotlight

Educational Videos for Workers, Employers, and Third-Party Administrators

Connecticut Paid Leave spotlight videos highlight various components of the CT Paid Leave program to provide additional guidance and support to workers, employers and TPAs. Presented by subject matter experts from within the CT Paid Leave Authority, each video focuses on a specific element of the program.

Before You Apply for Benefits

If you're preparing for an upcoming family or medical leave or just want to get an understanding of what needs to happen before you apply for CT Paid Leave benefits, this video is for you.

How to Apply for Benefits

After you've watched "Before You Apply for Benefits", this video will walk you through the actual application process.

How to Apply for a Private Plan

Are you an employer who is thinking of applying for a private plan instead of participating in the public paid family and medical leave plan? This video reviews all the important information you need to know to make that decision as well as the application and approval process for private plans.

How to Register Your Third-Party Administrator Account

If you're a third-party administrator or payroll provider and will be filing and remitting contributions on behalf of your client employers, this video will explain everything you need to know.

How to Register Your Third-Party Administrator Account - Companion Tutorial Video

This tutorial video is a companion to "How to Register Your Third-Party Administrator Account" and will walk you through the step-by-step process of registering your TPA business with the CT Paid Leave Authority. After doing this, you will be able to file and remit contributions on behalf of your client employers.

Pregnancy and Bonding

CT Paid Leave can provide up to 12 weeks of income replacement benefits to bond with a new child, and this leave is available for both birthing and non-birthing parents. The leave can be taken at any time in the 12 months following the child's birth.

Adoption and Bonding

If you're starting or expanding your family through adoption, CT Paid Leave can provide up to 12 weeks of income replacement benefits for you to bond with your new addition. This leave may be taken at any time during the 12 months following the child's adoption.

Foster Care and Bonding

If you're starting or expanding your family through foster care, CT Paid Leave can provide up to 12 weeks of income replacement benefits for you to bond. This leave may be taken at any time during the 12 months following the child's placement in your home.

How to Set Up an Account With CT.gov

Setting up a CT.gov account is required to file and manage your claim online. This episode of Paid Leave Spotlight reviews how a CT.gov account can help you do business with the state of Connecticut and CT Paid Leave, online and how to set up an account.

How Other Government Benefits Interact with CT Paid Leave

There are a variety of government programs for people who are unable to work but, in most situations, if you qualify for one you may not qualify for others. The purpose of this video is to discuss some of the most common situations so that when you are trying to determine which program to apply for, you will know what is most applicable to your situation and if CT Paid Leave can help.