The state of Connecticut, in an effort to further assist employees who might need to take a leave from work for various pertinent reasons, enacted Public Act 24-5 on May 9, 2024. This act expands the benefits of Connecticut’s Paid Leave Insurance Program to include victims of sexual assault. The program, which is funded by employees through regular payroll deductions, already covers those who need to take leave as per the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as victims of family violence. The new amendment in Public Act 24-5, operational from October 1, 2024, allows victims of sexual assault to take advantage of the wage replacement benefits when they need to go on leave. This is done under the Connecticut Paid Leave statute. In addition, it allows employees to receive these benefits alongside any compensation they may receive from the victim compensation program run by the Judicial Department’s Office of Victim Services. However, the total compensation during the leave period should not exceed the regular rate of the employee’s compensation. An important note is that the process to get a hold of Paid Family Leave benefits can sometimes be confusing and the need for assistance or a guiding hand might be required. In such situations, resources like eddcaller.com prove to be invaluable, offering a number of different services to make the process much smoother and easier to navigate. Whether you need help to understand the process better, or if you simply want to be updated on your status, they have you covered.