Jobs and Employment

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• 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

• 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

• 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

• Resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities

  Disability resources for job seekers, Information on assistive technology, disability initiatives, federal resources and more.

  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

• Rapid Response Team

  The goals of Connecticut's Rapid Response Team, overseen by the State Department of Labor, are to ease the impact of layoffs and to ensure that workers are offered a full range of benefits and services.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• 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

• Tax Internet Services

  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

• Workplace Safety and Laws

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

  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

• Minimum Wage Guide

  Effective October 1, 2019, the minimum wage law in Connecticut is $11.00 per hour. There is a sub minimum wage in specific industries covered by wage orders or the Administrative regulations.

  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

• OSHA - Connecticut

  The Connecticut Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA) enforces state occupational safety and health regulations as they apply to state and municipal employees. CONN-OSHA also offers free consultation services to Connecticut public and private employers.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

  The GCEPD's mission, current initiatives and data on employee hiring of people with disabilities can be found.  Along with statistical data the page highlights how employers can find qualified employees with disabilities.  

  Agency: Department of Labor