Can I offer unlimited vacation time to my employees in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it is unclear whether unlimited vacation time can be offered to employees in Connecticut. However, there are requirements for vacation time that must be followed.

Requirements for Vacation Time

• Employees must be allowed to choose the time of their own vacation, subject to the appointing authority’s approval ^[1.1].
• If a holiday occurs during an employee’s vacation, it should be recorded as a holiday and not as a vacation day ^[1.2].
• If an employee is sick while on vacation leave, the time shall be charged against credited sick leave supported by a medical certificate filed with and satisfactory to the appointing authority ^[1.3][2.1].
• Vacation leave with pay shall be granted to each full-time employee in a permanent position in state service following six months of continuous employment ^[1.6].
• All leaves shall be recorded in the attendance and leave records maintained by the appointing authority ^[1.5].

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, there is no information regarding offering unlimited vacation time to employees in Connecticut. However, there are requirements for vacation time that must be followed.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Selection of vacation time
• [1.2] Holiday credit when on vacation leave
• [1.3] Sickness when on vacation leave
• [2.1] Sickness when on vacation
• [1.5] Recording of vacation leave
• [1.6] Vacations

Jurisdiction

Connecticut

• Labor