Keeping track of state legislation, as well as national leave trends, is essential to better support your employees as paid family leave becomes more and more complex. According to the EEOC, the average cost of defending a family medical leave lawsuit is $78,000, and if found guilty of wrongful termination, damages can range from $87,000 to $450,000.

Sandwiched between New York and Massachusetts, we've seen how intricate the process can be which is why it's important to get ahead of the curve now to be better prepared with what's to come with Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). This episode is great for those just starting to dig into the new law or those who want a quick refresher!

To continue this conversation, check out our latest advisory webinar where Andrea Barton Reeves, CEO of the CT Paid Leave Authority, Rich Lombard from Guardian and our internal taskforce tackle this topic in detail. 

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