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Unemployment

• If my employees get sick from Covid-19 or they need to be isolated, I will need to close my business for 14 days. Will I be liable for unemployment benefit charges?

  6/8/2020

  You will be liable in the same way you would be for a layoff or a shut down.

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• I feel my employer may have retaliated against me because I filed for unemployment benefits. What do I do?

  6/8/2020

  It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against individuals who have exercised their rights under the Connecticut Unemployment Compensation Act.

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• I’m unemployed. Do I qualify for any other benefits aside from unemployment?

  6/8/2020

  You may be eligible for other benefits to help pay for food, health insurance, or child care.

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• Can I require my employees to stay home if they are sick with COVID-19?

  6/8/2020

  Yes, you can require your employee to stay home. However, you should issue the employee an Unemployment Separation Package.

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• I have a workers Compensation claim that’s been delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis. How do I get more information?

  6/8/2020

  Executive Order No. 7K, dated March 23, 2020, suspended non-critical operations of the Workers’ Compensation Commission.

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