16 Sep Leave Management Conference Leave Management Conference Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 5 PDCs Provider: Connecticut Paid Leave Authority Course Name: Leave Management Conference Speaker: Erin Choquette (Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority), Eric George (President of the Insurance Association of Connecticut), John Simonetti (Benefits Manager at the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority), Representative from the Connecticut Department of Labor, Representative from the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity, Program Type: Conference Registration URL: http://www.ctpaidleave.org Leave Management Conference, Cromwell, Connecticut Email Details • Understand the employer registration process and key responsibilities. • Explain contribution reporting and payment requirements. (condensed version) • Navigate employer access to employee claims information. • Recognize common administrative challenges and how to avoid them. • Identify available resources and support for ongoing compliance. • Understand the legal protections that may apply to employees during pregnancy, childbirth recovery, and the return-to-work period. • Recognize how pregnancy leave intersects with employer leave policies and workplace accommodations. • Apply best practices when managing pregnancy-related leave requests and communications. • Evaluate real-world scenarios and identify compliant employer responses. • Understand return-to-work considerations, including medical certifications, accommodations, and employee reintegration. • Understand the importance of clear, well-written leave policies. • Identify best practices for leave request forms and supporting documentation. • Evaluate policy decisions, including whether to maintain separate sick and vacation leave or implement a combined PTO program. • Understand what documentation employers may request while maintaining employee privacy and complying with applicable laws. • Apply best practices for handling sensitive leave situations with consistency and care. Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation Session #1: Setting the Foundation for Today’s Workforce Presenter: Erin Choquette, Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority Session Description: Kick off the conference with a big-picture look at the major job-protected leave laws impacting today’s workforce. This session sets the foundation by defining key terms, outlining why policies matter, and framing the evolving landscape for workers and employers. Learn how federal and state policies intersect and what they mean in real-world scenarios. Session #2: The Leave Balancing Act: Navigating Overlapping Benefits Moderator: Michael Cisar, General Counsel at the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority Panelists: John Simonetti, Benefits Manager at the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, CT Department of Labor, and Eric George, President of the Insurance Association of Connecticut Session Description: When an employee takes leave, multiple benefits often come into play at once – each with its own rules, timelines, and requirements. This session breaks down how to align short-term disability, paid sick leave, CT Paid Leave, and health insurance coverage so they work together instead of against each other. Session #3: Administrative Essentials Presenters: CT Paid Leave staff (Finance/Collections Departments) Session Description: From registration to contributions to claim access, this practical session covers the must-to-do administrative steps employers need to stay compliant and efficient. Session #4: Pregnancy Leave in Practice: Rights, Cases, and Compliance Presenters: Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity Session Description: Pregnancy-related leave is more than just time off – it’s a complex intersection of legal protections, medical needs, and workplace policies. This session provides a real-world look at how pregnancy leave works in practice, helping employers move beyond theory and into confident, compliant decision-making, while also exploring return-to-work requirements and scenarios. Session #5: Documentation Done Right Presenters: CT Paid Leave staff and the Connecticut Department of Labor Session Description: The most important thing you can do for your workers is ensure you have clear policies in place. This session will cover best practices for leave forms, documentation requirements, and key policy decisions, such as whether time off is tracked separately as sick and vacation leave or combined into PTO. This session will also explore safe leave policies, including what documentation employers may request and how to handle sensitive situations with care. Session #6: The Business Case for Leave: ROI and Retention Presenters: Erin Choquette, Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority Session Description: Finding good employees is hard but retaining them doesn't have to be. In this session, we'll review evidence-based studies that show how strong leave policies improve retention, morale, and productivity - and we'll discuss how to manage leave and return-to-work with empathy and effectiveness. Leave Management Conference Leave Management Conference4 Sebethe DrCromwell, CT 06416-1015 Map & Directions