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Unemployment

Multi jobs and unemployment
6/9/2020
I have both a full time and part time job. Will I still be able to collect unemployment if I lose the full-time job but not the part-time one?

Unemployment Employee
I lost my job during the Coronavirus crisis. How do I apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits or get more information about the process and requirements?
6/9/2020
The CT Department of Labor has all the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

Unemployment Employee
I’m unemployed. Do I qualify for any other benefits aside from unemployment?
6/9/2020
You may be eligible for other benefits to help pay for food, health insurance, or child care.

Assistance and Relief Employee Unemployment Families and children
If I need to close the doors of my business for 14 days because an employee is sick and other employees need to be isolated, how do my employees file for unemployment benefits?
6/9/2020
The Department of Labor has all the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

Businesses Unemployment Employee
If my employees get sick from Covid-19 or they need to be isolated, I will need to close my business for 14 days. Will I be liable for unemployment benefit charges?
6/9/2020
You will be liable in the same way you would be for a layoff or a shut down.

Businesses Official Guidelines Unemployment Employee
I am unable to work because of a family member’s illness. Can I collect unemployment benefits?
6/9/2020
The CT Department of Labor has all the latest upates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

Unemployment Health Employee
I’m self-employed or an independent contractor. Am I eligible for unemployment benefits during the coronavirus crisis?
6/9/2020
The CT Department of Labor has all the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

Assistance and Relief Unemployment Businesses Employee
Can I require my employees to stay home if they are sick with COVID-19?
6/9/2020
Yes, you can require your employee to stay home. However, you should issue the employee an Unemployment Separation Package.

Businesses Official Guidelines Unemployment Safety Employee
If my employer only permits me to work part-time rather than my full-time hours, will I be able to collect unemployment benefits?
6/9/2020
The CT Department of Labor has all the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

Unemployment Employee
I am qualified for unemployment benefits and I have applied for them. However, I have not received any benefits yet because my claim has been delayed. Am I eligible for “back pay”?
6/9/2020
The CT Department of Labor has all the latest info on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

Assistance and Relief Government Unemployment Employee

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