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2026 Minimum Wage Posters

The 2026 minimum wage posters are now available for download on the Wage and Workplace Standards Division website.

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Connecticut provides one of the most comprehensive leave programs in the U.S. by combining job protection and income replacement.
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This program helps selected people return to work faster.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NEWS

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CT Department of Labor Warns of Text Scams

CTDOL is warning residents of text scams that include links to fake webpages resembling CTDOL unemployment pages, including the unemployment benefits login page.

Additionally, the agency is reminding residents that receiving a 1099 tax form or a monetary determination letter may indicate that criminals are using your identity to try to claim unemployment benefits. 
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