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Connecticut Department of Labor

Scott D. Jackson, Commissioner

Welcome to the Connecticut Department of Labor’s website – your online information center for workforce services and programs.

Labor Matters – July 2016 issue

Report UI Fraud | Posters and Publications | Laws and Legislation | The CT minimum wage is $9.60 per hour | CT Unemployment Rate: 5.6%

The Labor Department’s Tax and Benefits online system will be unavailable 6 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, September 28 for maintenance purposes. Weekly claims cannot be filed during this time and filers will
be asked to try the online system later that day or call their local TeleBenefits number and select Option 1. Information about the TeleBenefits system can be found here. The online system will be available during these hours for those filing a new claim or reopening
an existing claim. We apologize for any inconvenience.

News and Announcements

Program Services

Save time and avoid the phone when filing your new UI claim or reopening your existing UI claim! You can now file online by visiting www.FileCTUI.com and clicking on the File Your Unemployment Claim button.

Effective October 2, 2016, the maximum Unemployment Insurance benefit rate for new claims is $616 per week. For more information Click here.

The Malta Justice Initiative Seeks CT Employers to Participate in a survey related to the employment of formerly incarcerated citizens. Find out more

The agency’s Legislation 2016 summary outlines legislation affecting the Labor Department. The summary can be found here.

Residents interested in working for an eastern CT manufacturer but lacking experience or training can Click here to learn about the Eastern CT Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative, a free training program providing the skills to become a trades worker! Military veterans encouraged to apply.

The agency is accepting fiscal year 2017 proposals for its Occupational Health Grant. All submittals must be received by 3 p.m. August 31, 2016.

Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (UI RESEA) is designed to help UI claimants return to work faster. If you have been selected to take part, please click here for information.

The Manufacturing Innovation Fund Apprenticeship Program provides financial assistance to Connecticut manufacturers that have a Registered Apprentice Program. Click here to apply or for information.

Looking for additional training for your current workforce? CT’s new Incumbent Worker Training Program can provide your company with up to $100,000 in matching funds. Click here to apply or for information.

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Employer and Business Services

Unemployment Services:
Unemployment benefits for workers; unemployment tax filing and information for employers; filing appeals and more ...

Employer and Business Services

Programs for Employers & Employer/Employee Services:
Recruitment & training assistance, tax credits, Step Up initiatives, Labor Relations/
Mediation & Arbitration services and more ...

Employment and Training Services

Employment and Training Services:
American Job Center services, workshops, recruitments, electronic job bank and more ...

Labor Market Research and Information

Labor Market Information:
Jobs data, economic forecasts, career info, workforce analysis ...

Wage Laws and Workplace Safety

Wage Laws and Workplace Safety:
Protecting our workforce, wage recovery, CONN-OSHA, helping employers comply with laws ...

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship:
On-the-job training programs; employer incentives; tax credits, and more…

	Office of Workforce Competitiveness : Workforce initiatives, grant development, project administration, workforce policy…
	Veterans Services: Helping veterans transfer skills and begin new careers ...

Program Highlights

American Job Center
Let us help you
get back to work!

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Incumbent Worker Training Program

Let us help you with your training!

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File CT UI
Our Online UI site allows
you to do more!

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UI Tax Filing
File returns and schedule payments here

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JD NEG
Job Driven National Emergency Grant (On-the-Job Training (OJT)/Work-Based Learning)

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CTHires
Search and post jobs
and résumés

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Let us help you
Links to services
provided by DOL

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Employer Recruitments
Recruitment services to meet hiring needs

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Veterans.gov
One-stop access to federal and state veteran services

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CT Jobfairs
Upcoming CT
Career Fairs

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Vow Hire HeroeNew Benefits for Unemployed Veterans

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Press Room
News releases, Trade Act notices, newsletters, events

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Speakers Bureau
Outreach and education on agency programs & services

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CETC
Providing workforce-related policy and planning guidance

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Step Up
Wage and training subsidies when hiring unemployed jobseekers

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Rapid Response
Additional re-employment services due to plant closings or large layoffs

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