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• Time and Hour Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Minors (by Industry)

  Minors are classified as persons under 18 years old and enrolled in a secondary education school.  Minors that fall under this category are subject to time and hour restrictions based on industry.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Tips for Job Seekers

  Busy job hunters can find information here about writing resumes, drafting cover letters and preparing for job interviews and career fairs.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Wage and Workplace Standards

  The Wage and Workplace Standards Division enforce the laws and regulations pertaining to employer-employee relationships. Employees can learn more about their rights in the workplace and employers can find laws about fostering compliance.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Wage and Hour Information

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

  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

• Unemployment Insurance Tax Information

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

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Unemployment Insurance Adjudications Offices

  Street addresses, phone and fax numbers for the Department of Labor Adjudicating Offices located throughout the state.

  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

• 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 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.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Unemployment Benefits Online

  Unemployment Benefits Online is a full-access portal for unemployment benefits. Citizens can access up-to-date news, login, and find unemployment assistance. 

  Agency: Department of Labor

• UC-1099G Tax Form Information

  The UC-1099G Tax Form details the amount of unemployment benefits an employee received for a specific tax year.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Jobs First - Employment Services

  Provided by the Department of Labor, Jobs First Employment Services are designed to rapidly move recipients off Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) into employment and towards self-sufficiency.

  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.

  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