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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  Citizens can find information on Connecticut's Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which includes regulations, decisions, eligibility and further guidance for family and medical leave from work.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Free Workshops Offered at American Job Centers

  Find dates and topics for free career workshops at the state's 15 American Job Centers.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Workplace Safety and Laws

  Workplace laws that cover smoking in the workplace, arrest record on job applications, meals and more.

  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

• Taxation of Unemployment Compensation

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

  Agency: Department of Revenue Services

• State Retirees

  Retirees from state employment can access benefit information. Prospective retirees can access necessary forms and other information that will guide them through the retirement process.

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• Employee Benefits Security Administration

  Here employees can find answers to questions about employer's health or retirement plans, whether COBRA or ACA. The administration oversees regulations; assisting and educating workers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries and service providers; and vigorously enforcing the law.

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• Municipal Retirees

  Connecticut's Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS) is the public pension plan provided by the State of Connecticut for participating municipality employees.

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• Higher-Ed Retirees

  New retirees can find a thorough explanation of the statutes that the State of Connecticut covers with its retirement system as well as an explanation on plans such as the Alternate Retirement Program (ARP) and the Teacher's Retirement System (TRS).

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• Probate Retirees

  Connecticut's Probate Judges & Employees Retirement System (PJERS) is the public pension plan provided by the State of Connecticut for Judges and employees of the Connecticut Probate Court System.

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• Retirement Security Board

  The Connecticut Retirement Security Board is tasked with finding solutions to the state's growing retirement crisis. Here you will find meeting minutes, agendas and more information.

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• Special For Veterans

  The Office For Veterans Workforce Development is a valuable resource to help Veterans and is part of the Connecticut Department of Labor.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• SNAP Employment and Training

  SNAP Employment & Training is a skills-based program that provides short- term vocational programs at community colleges and community-based organizations.