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Adoption + Bonding

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Adoption means legally and permanently assuming the responsibility of raising a child as one's own.

Bonding with Child Upon Placement

The parent can receive CT Paid Leave benefits in connection with leave taken on a block basis or, with the employer's consent, on a reduced schedule or intermittent basis.

I need to make a contribution

Covered employers are responsible for deducting employee contributions in the amount of 0.5% through payroll and remitting these contributions to the CT Paid Leave Authority on a quarterly basis.

Remit Contributions

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I need to register

In order to comply with CT Paid Leave, you must deduct employee contributions and remit them on a quarterly basis. Before you can remit payments, you will need to Register Your Business.

Claim Application Timeline

It is important to understand the timeline and the things you need to do before, during and after filing your claim application.

When should you apply?

You should start your application 30 days before the first date of leave if the event is foreseeable, and as soon as practicable if the leave is not foreseeable.

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Aflac issues decision after all documents are received; usually about 5 business days
Worker receives notice with documents required to support claim
Worker returns documents to Aflac by due date provided
Worker starts their application at ctpaidleave.org or by calling Aflac at (877)499-8606