Unemployment Benefits
File for unemployment benefits with the Connecticut Department of Labor.
Unemployment
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Taxation of Unemployment Compensation
Connecticut residents are subject to Connecticut income tax on unemployment benefits accrued.
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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 -
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 -
Unemployment Online Assistance Center
The Unemployment Online Assistance Center offers claimants an online solution to obtain answers and resolution to common unemployment insurance filing issues as well as assistance for resetting account PINs and filling out an address change request.
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 -
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.
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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 -
The Department of Labor offers online employer registration and a list of Internet services that include Tax and Wage Reporting; File Transfer Protocol (FTP Upload); Name, Address and Status Changes; Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and more.
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 -
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 -
Unemployment Compensation Claims – Proceedings on Disputed Matters
Citizens can review the general regulations of the Appeals Division or the Board of Review.
Agency: Department of Labor -
Filing a Claimant Appeal On-Line
Provides claimants with the ability to file appeals or motions to reopen to the Referee, Board of Review or Superior Court.
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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.
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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.
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The UC-1099G Tax Form details the amount of unemployment benefits an employee received for a specific tax year.
Agency: Department of Labor
