Unemployment

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• Connecticut Law About Unemployment

  A portal to Connecticut Labor regulations, legislative research reports and list of general statues relating to unemployment.

  Agency: Judicial Branch

• Taxation of Unemployment Compensation

  Connecticut residents are subject to Connecticut income tax on unemployment benefits accrued.

  Agency: Department of Revenue Services

• Filing Your Telebenefits Claims

  Telephone directory and schedule for filing a Telebenefits claim.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Unemployment Insurance Adjudications Offices

  Street addresses, phone and fax numbers for the Department of Labor Adjudicating Offices located throughout the state.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Unemployment Benefits; When to Call Telebenefits

  TeleBenefits is filing for unemployment benefits by phone. Find specific information on when to call Telebenefits and the information to have prepared for the call.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Unemployment Insurance – Eligibility Requirements

  Eligibility requirements for filing unemployment claims can be found as well as insurance information on weekly requirements and maximum entitlement. 

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Filing an Unemployment Claim

  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.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• File an Unemployment Appeal

  A party has 21-days, from the date of the Administrator's predetermination decision, to file an appeal, in-person, by fax, internet or by U.S. mail or a private delivery service approved by the IRS.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Connecticut Department of Labor Tax and Benefits System

  Access the Department of Labor's Unemployment Benefits online system. Unemployment insurance claim system tutorials can be found.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• 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.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Creating an Online Account – Employers and Claimants

  Claimants can create a unique user account to file a claim, track a claim and see claim status. Employers can create an account to file tax returns and pay amounts due, update registration information, and review the status of their account. Below is a listing of Frequently Asked Questions for Employers or Claimants.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Claimants Rights & Responsibilities

  A guide to claimant rights and responsibilities relating to claim filing, information provided and follow up when applying for unemployment insurance.  

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Claimant's Guide to Unemployment Insurance - 5 Options Available on the TeleBenefits Line

  A guide to using the TeleBenefits Line, which explains the five options that are available during the call.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Claimants Guide to the Appeal Process

  This booklet is mailed to the claimant whenever an appeal has been filed, helps the claimant prepare for their hearing and explains the unemployment compensation laws and regulations.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Unemployment Benefits Online – FAQ

  Unemployment Insurance is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for new jobs, in approved training, or are awaiting recall to employment. Find more information about the benefits offered.

  Agency: Department of Labor