Unemployment Benefits
File for unemployment benefits with the Connecticut Department of Labor.
Jobs and Employment
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File an employment claim as soon as possible to apply for unemployment insurance. Potential claimants can complete an initial (or new) claim by telephone or over the Internet.
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Filing Your Telebenefits Claims
Telephone directory and schedule for filing a Telebenefits claim.
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Free Workshops Offered at American Job Centers
Find dates and topics for free career workshops at the state's 15 American Job Centers.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Employers
FAQs surrounding employer issues in the workplace can be accessed below. Topics include minimum wage, overtime and sick pay.
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Going Paperless; Direct Deposit or Debit Card
Claimants can enroll to opt for either direct deposit or debit card payment. Log-in system FAQs can be accessed as well. Enroll for a direct deposit and to create an online account.
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New retirees can find a thorough explanation of the statutes that the State of Connecticut covers with its retirement system as well as an explanation on plans such as the Alternate Retirement Program (ARP) and the Teacher's Retirement System (TRS).
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Hire Vets First program is offered by the Office for Veteran's Workforce Development providing a link between qualified veterans and potential employers. Transition services for veterans as well as access to program initiatives and contact information for program representatives can be found.
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Anyone looking for a job can access labor market and career information, assessment tools, job listings and other resources.
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Jobs First - Employment Services
Provided by the Department of Labor, Jobs First Employment Services are designed to rapidly move recipients off Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) into employment and towards self-sufficiency.
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Labor Market Information – The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)
A collection of annual labor information that reports data on employment and wage information by industry for Connecticut and for counties, towns, Labor Market Areas and Workforce Investment Areas.
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The labor relations' portion is comprised of two boards, Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations and the Connecticut State Board of Mediation. The State Board of Labor Relations investigates all work-related petitions and complaints and attempts to mediate settlements between parties through informal conferences.
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A database of class specifications used in the State of Connecticut’s Executive Branch. These are not job openings.
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A database of class specifications used in the State of Connecticut’s Executive Branch. These are not job openings.
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Effective October 1, 2019, the minimum wage law in Connecticut is $11.00 per hour. There is a sub minimum wage in specific industries covered by wage orders or the Administrative regulations.
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Connecticut's Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS) is the public pension plan provided by the State of Connecticut for participating municipality employees.
Agency: Office of the State Comptroller
