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Gov Malloy: Residents can begin Applying for temporary job opportunities to assist with Sandy recovery efforts.
Senate Majority Leader Martin M. Looney and House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz joined State Labor Commissioner Sharon M. Palmer at a press conference February 20, 2013 to release a new report on the state’s Subsidized Training and Employment Program. The report details the number of new jobs that have been created as a result of the state program that provides wage subsidy and training grant incentives to small businesses. Read the Step Up Report Here
The state’s Joint Enforcement Commission for Worker Misclassification has stepped up efforts to stop the misclassification of workers. Click here for more information on Worker Misclassification
Click here for an important message regarding disclosure of personal information for unemployment insurance filing.
Guide for State Employees Protected by Connecticut General Statute §1-217 of the Freedom of Information Act | sample letter
State Holidays For 2013 (PDF, 71KB)

Connecticut’s new Paid Sick Leave Law (Public Act #11-52) goes into effect Jan. 1, 2012 - click for more

The Connecticut Department of Labor has been awarded a $5.8 million federal grant from the USDOL through the Green Jobs Innovation Fund that supports training for unemployed and underemployed workers to enter the state's green industry sector.

Click more information on the Green Jobs Innovation Fund grants.

Step Up Program for Employers: Let us help you grow your company! The new “Step Up” program offers a subsidized training and employment program and opportunities for small manufacturer training grants. To see which program may fit your needs.

Connecticut's Reemployment Portal

Where To Turn in Connecticut When You Become Unemployed

Worker ReEmployment: Pathways to Career Success” – Resources and Information

Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program

Order Labor Law Books here! (WORD, 24KB)

Effective January 1, 2010 Connecticut's minimum wage is $8.25 per hour. (more information)

The maximum Weekly Benefit Rate (WBR) is $591 with new claims effective October 7, 2012.

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