Paid sick leave now covers small employers
Connecticut's paid sick leave law has been phasing in to smaller employers since 2025. Many Hartford-area businesses now have to track accrual for the first time.
HR & payroll in Hartford, CT
Outsourced HR and payroll for Hartford-area employers.
Hartford is about 45 minutes from our office. Connecticut employers use us to keep up with the state's expanding paid sick leave rules, Paid Leave program and training requirements, billed only for the hours they use.
- $0 in months you don't need us
- On site in Hartford
- Any payroll system
Greater Hartford
What we see from Hartford employers.
Insurance and aerospace set the wage bar
Big insurers and aerospace manufacturers shape pay and benefits expectations across Greater Hartford. Smaller employers need a clear, competitive package to keep good people.
Training is required, not optional
Connecticut requires sexual harassment prevention training for employers with three or more employees. Missing records are one of the first things we find in a review.
What you get
An HR team that knows your name.
Hartford is about 45 minutes from Ludlow down I-91, so on-site visits for trainings, investigations and open enrollment are easy to schedule.
- A dedicated HR specialist who learns your business, with a backup team for coverage
- Owners and managers can call or text nights and weekends
- Employees reach us by email, ticket, text, video call or on site
- We work in the tools you already use: ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Paylocity, Rippling, QuickBooks, BambooHR, Slack and Teams
- A quarterly leadership review with clear, prioritized recommendations
- Kickoff within days, sooner when something is urgent
- Recruiting billed by the hour instead of a 20 to 25 percent placement fee
- You keep your company, your payroll provider and your benefit plans
Connecticut rules we keep you on top of
- Pay transparency, new for 2026Since October 1, 2026, every Connecticut employer must post a wage range and a general description of benefits in public and internal job postings.
- Paid sick leave expansionEmployers with 11 or more employees are covered in 2026, and every employer with one or more is covered on January 1, 2027. One hour per 30 worked, up to 40 hours a year.
- CT Paid LeaveEmployees contribute 0.5% of wages through payroll. Employers with one or more employees must withhold and remit it.
- Harassment prevention trainingEmployers with three or more employees must provide two hours of interactive training within six months of hire.
How billing works
Pay for the months you need us. $0 for the ones you don't.
No retainer and no monthly minimum. Hands-on work is billed by the hour, and a quiet month has no hourly bill at all.
- Hourly for hands-on work
- No monthly minimum
- Optional tools, flat and small
- Everything in writing first
Where we help
What Hartford clients hand us most.
HR compliance & handbooks
Policies, handbooks and audits that reduce risk.
Learn more about HR compliance & handbooksLeave management (FMLA & PFML)
FMLA, state paid leave and ADA handled correctly.
Learn more about Leave management (FMLA & PFML)Payroll outsourcing
Accurate, on-time payroll and filings, every cycle.
Learn more about Payroll outsourcingIndustries we support in Hartford
Skilled nursing & senior careHealthcare practicesProfessional servicesManufacturingNonprofits & schools
Also serving
West Hartford, East Hartford, New Britain, Manchester, Glastonbury, Enfield, Windsor, Bristol, Farmington, Middletown and the rest of Greater Hartford.
How it works
Start with a 15-minute call.
Free 15-minute call
Tell us what is going on. You will get honest feedback on what to fix first, even if you never hire us.
A clear scope
We put the plan, the team and the hourly rate in writing before any work starts.
Ongoing support
Your HR and payroll team takes it from there. Scale hours up or down whenever you need.
What clients say
“King & Co. Consulting stands out as a practical, results-driven firm that focuses on real-world execution, not just theory. Their team brings a strong mix of operational experience and strategic insight, which makes collaboration both productive and grounded.”
HR in Hartford: common questions
Do you know Connecticut employment law, not just Massachusetts?
Yes. We support Connecticut employers on CT Paid Leave, the expanded paid sick leave law, harassment training requirements, pay transparency and final pay rules, and we keep your handbook current as they change.
Can you deliver Connecticut harassment prevention training on site?
Yes. We run the training in person or by video and keep the attendance records you need if anyone asks for proof.
Do we really pay nothing in a month we do not need you?
For hours, yes. Hands-on work is billed hourly with no monthly minimum, so a month with no HR, payroll or hiring requests has no hourly bill. The only recurring charge is for optional tools you choose, like the employee help desk or text-to-ticket line, which is a flat fee under $150 a month.
Is there a contract?
Yes, a simple service agreement. It puts the scope, your team and the hourly rate in writing so both sides know what to expect. It does not lock you into a monthly minimum or a retainer.
Free 15-minute call
Tell us what is going on at your Hartford business.
Book a quick call, or call or text us directly.