To be classified as a small employer, how many employees must an employer employ?

The classification of a small employer in Connecticut is defined as having between 2 and 50 employees. This classification is important for various regulations, including health care policies and insurance coverage requirements tailored for small businesses. By establishing this range, the law recognizes that employers with a smaller number of employees face different challenges and needs compared to larger employers.

Specifically, this definition allows small employers to access certain benefits, protections, and options for health insurance that may not be available to larger businesses, reflecting the understanding that small employers play a vital role in the economy. This includes access to group health insurance under regulations that may not apply to larger employer groups, ensuring that employees of small businesses have similar opportunities for health coverage as those employed by larger entities. Hence, the correct range of 2-50 employees encapsulates a broad segment of smaller businesses while still providing specific criteria that help differentiate them from larger employers.