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With a new year beginning, there are a handful of state laws changing things up in Connecticut.
New laws in effect on Jan. 1 tackle labor issues, including phasing-in mandatory paid sick days to more people. There’s also a new law going into effect surrounding elections, including absentee ballot security. And, greater protections are going into effect for home health care workers, along with changes to the state’s minimum wage. Here’s more on some of the new policies going into effect in January 2025.