On the newest episode of the #PaidLeavePodcast, Nancy explores epilepsy - a chronic neurological condition that can cause recurring seizures - from the perspective of james, a 32-year-old living with the condition. Listen to the podcast here: youtube.com/watch?v=IOW2e3…

A new poll shows that support for a national paid family and medical leave policy is stronger than ever. politico.com/newsletters/we…

An update on what the national bipartisan paid leave working group has been up to... newson6.com/story/655d2cb5…

Another benefit of paid parental leave: closing the gender wage gap. "Research compiled by McKinsey found paternity leave reduces the (wage) gap by increasing mothers’ wages in the short term and helping to increase household income in the long term." finance.yahoo.com/news/spotify-u…

December 1st was first recognized as World AIDS Day in 1988, making today the 35th anniversary of this event. World AIDS Day was created to raise awareness and honor the lives lost. Learn more at hiv.gov/events/awarene…

We'll be hanging out with Access Health CT today from 10am-1pm at the West Hartford Public Library. Come take care of your health insurance needs and get some info about CT Paid Leave too. Access Health CT accesshealthct.com/event/west-har…

Southeastern CT! Will we see you at the Public Library of New London tomorrow for our in-person CT Paid Leave info session? We sure hope so! Register here to let us know you're coming! eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp…

If you'll be taking leave and plan to apply for CT Paid Leave, start your application 30 days prior to the first day of your leave. Our Application Document Checklist is a handy resource to see examples of the documents you will need to provide. ctpaidleave.org/Claims/Applica…

We'll be in person at the Meriden Public Library tomorrow evening for a live info session on CT Paid Leave. Come learn about the program, get all your questions answered, and get some help starting your application too!

"Nearly all Americans agree that this is something that needs fixing. Polling shows what many of us know anecdotally: That issues like paid leave, child care, and long-term care are top of voters’ minds and they want candidates with answers." #CareCantWait romper.com/life/americans…

Why is paid leave for bonding so important in the case of foster care? Better mental and emotional health outcomes for children and their foster parents Reduced infant and child mortality Easier transition for foster children abetterbalance.org/resources/fact…

11% of American women suffer from endometriosis, a chronic condition for which there is no cure. Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, Chair of CT's Endometriosis Working Group, explains how paid leave can help provide financial support for individuals. Jillian Gilchrest ctmirror.org/2023/12/11/ct-…

Join us tomorrow for a virtual presentation and info session on CT Paid Leave in coordination with the Danbury Public Library! This is our last webinar of 2023. The presentation will begin at 6pm, and there will be plenty of time for Q+A. Register here: danburylibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDe…

In this new episode of the #PaidLeavePodcast, Nancy speaks with Kasey Harding, Director of Key Populations at Community Health Centers, and they tackle a difficult topic - living with HIV. Listen to the full episod here: youtube.com/watch?v=aRo6S1…

Thank you to our partners at Aflac for including us in your food and toy drive and thank you Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford for the tour yesterday! You do amazing work and make a difference for so many families in our community.

Way to go, Fairfield University! 🎉 Fairfield U. is one of 8 universities nationally to receive a grant to help diversify and increase interest in the field of midwifery. Women who deliver with midwives tend to have better health outcomes. Fairfield University 🦌 ctpost.com/fairfield/arti…

One of the many challenges of living with a chronic disease is managing the time you need to take off from work to see your healthcare provider, or for flare ups of your condition. CT Paid Leave can help with both of these circumstances. ctpaidleave.medium.com/ct-paid-leave-…

Q4 contributions are due on 12/31. Before you pop the 🍾, jump on to your computer and login to you My Account for Business Profile at ctpaidleave.org to remit your contributions. Then, without further adieu, get to celebrating! 🎉 🥂

The team here at CT Paid Leave wishes you a happy and healthy year in 2024! As we look back over the past year, we're proud of all we have accomplished and we are looking forward to continuing to serve the residents of Connecticut in this new year.