Are you a federal employee working in CT, considered essential and working, but not getting paid during the shutdown? If you are ineligible for unemployment benefits, this new program can help pay the bills. Read more here.  

As of Jan. 1, 2019, CT employers are prohibited from inquiring about prospective employees' wage or salary histories. Read more here.

Filing your taxes? The 2018 Statement of Unemployment Compensation Payments (1099G) is now available. Learn More  

If you are a federal employee affected by the government shutdown and your current job is in CT, you may be eligible to file for unemployment in this state. See guidelines here. 

Filing a first-time unemployment claim? We are experiencing a high volume of claim activity this month and offer these Tips for Filing Unemployment Insurance During Peak Season to help you receive your benefits as quickly as possible.

Request for Qualifications: Connecticut Public Act 18-178 Apprenticeship Connecticut Initiative Request for Qualifications is now available. The deadline for initial responses has been extended to January 18, 2019 by 5:00pm.
*Update (12/24/18): RFQ document and Answers to Questions have been updated. Click here for RFQ instructions and documents.

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 on the rights and duties of CT public-sector employers and employees, the Attorney General’s office has issued this guidance: Guidance on Janus v. AFSCME