Jobs and Employment

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• 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

• Contact your Veteran Representatives

  A thorough explanation of the role of the veteran representatives as well as a information on locations and appointment request forms.

  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

• Unemployment Insurance Tax Information

  Connecticut employers can file unemployment taxes, get necessary forms, and understand benefit payment procedures here.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• CT Job and Career Connection

  The site offers readers the chance to select an occupation, learn more about it, search for jobs and employers, and find related education and training programs.

  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

• Connecticut Career Resource Network (CCRN)

  CCRN offers career and technical programs of study.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Wage and Hour Information

  Connecticut's minimum wage law, overtime pay, specific industries regulations and more.

  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.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Connecticut Employers Search

  Residents have access to contact information for more than 140,000 employers in the state and can search by region, occupation or industry.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Office of Workforce Competitiveness (OWC)

  The Office of Workforce Competitiveness (OWC) collaborates with multiple partners to align resources, coordinate employment, education and training programs, and promote strategies to meet projected job growth in Connecticut's various industries.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Office of Veteran's Workforce Development

  Request an appointment with a local veteran's employment representative, discover the Hire a Hero program and much more.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Labor Relations

  The labor relations' portion is comprised of two boards, Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations and the Connecticut State Board of Mediation. The State Board of Labor Relations investigates all work-related petitions and complaints and attempts to mediate settlements between parties through informal conferences.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Job Seeker Services

  Anyone looking for a job can access labor market and career information, assessment tools, job listings and other resources.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Hire Vets First

  Hire Vets First program is offered by the Office for Veteran's Workforce Development providing a link between qualified veterans and potential employers. Transition services for veterans as well as access to program initiatives and contact information for program representatives can be found.

  Agency: Department of Labor