The Standard to Share Insights on Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave in Free Webinar

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from The Standard are presenting a free webinar titled, Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave – Broker Basics, Tips and Resources on Thursday, March 25. Findings from The Standard’s recent Employer Readiness Study found that of employers surveyed:

• 60% do not feel “very well prepared” to administer their new state-mandated paid leave program
• 46% don’t know how state plans integrate with their absence programs
• 39% expect difficulty managing compliance across multiple leave programs

This webinar will examine specific employer considerations related to new CT PFML legislation passed on Jan. 1, 2021, that will allow employees working in the state to take up to 12 weeks of leave starting on Jan. 1, 2022. Presenters will share research insights on employers’ greatest concerns and explain requirements for integrating new PFML laws with existing benefits programs.

Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave – Broker Basics, Tips and Resources

• Presented by:
  • Rene McDonald, senior product manager, Disability and PFML, The Standard
  • Laura Germain, employee benefits service manager, The Standard
  • Lincoln Dirks, senior compliance analyst, Absence Management ∙ Operational Consulting, The Standard
• March 25, 2021
• 1 p.m. Eastern / 10 a.m. Pacific

For more information or to register for the webinar, visit The Standard’s Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Broker Webinar.

To learn more about Paid Family Medical Leave from The Standard, visit: Paid Family and Medical Leave | The Standard

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries: Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, Inc., StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., StanCorp Real Estate, LLC, and StanCorp Equities, Inc.