Section 31-51qq-39 - What if an employer provides more generous benefits than required by FMLA?(a) An employer shall observe any employment benefit program or plan that provides greater family or medical leave rights to employees than the rights established by the FMLA. Conversely, the rights established by the Act may not be diminished by any employment benefit program or plan. For example, a provision of a collective bargaining agreement which provides for reinstatement to a position that is not equivalent because of seniority (e.g., provides lesser pay) is superseded by FMLA. If an employer provides greater unpaid family leave rights than are afforded by FMLA, the employer is not required to extend additional rights afforded by FMLA to the additional leave period not covered by FMLA.(b) Nothing in the Act prevents an employer from amending existing leave and employee benefit programs, provided they comply with FMLA. However, nothing in the Act is intended to discourage employers from adopting or retaining more generous leave policies.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-51qq-39
Adopted effective March 9, 1999; amended 8/3/2022