More Details on Connecticut's Reopening Plan
May 21, 2020The state has established new enforcement protocols to ensure businesses follow the Sector Rules for May 20th Reopen intended to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Local health officials, local law enforcement, and municipalities will be able to enforce the sector rules by inspecting businesses for compliance with public health and the reopen sector rules.
Free Masks for CT Residents
May 19, 2020On Thursday, May 21 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masks for CT in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven will distribute masks at Yale West Campus, 100 West Campus Drive, in Orange, to members of the general public for personal use.
Businesses Must Self-Certify Prior to Reopening May 20
May 14, 2020Connecticut businesses eligible to open on or soon after May 20 are required to self-certify to demonstrate they understand and will comply with COVID-19 rules and regulations set by the state. The process is quick and available online at business.ct.gov/recovery.
OEC Launches CTCARES for Family Child Care Initiative
May 13, 2020Today the Office of Early Childhood announced it launched CTCARES for Family Child Care to help licensed family child care providers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This program connects licensed family child care providers with a Family Child Care Network to provide grant funding and other supports to help small, home-based providers keep their business running during this challenging time.
Reopen CT Phase 1 Guidelines for Businesses Now Available
May 12, 2020As a result of social distancing measures put into place and the continual decline in hospitalizations, Governor Lamont announced the state will begin a cautious, phased-in re-opening that is currently targeted for May 20th.
Final Step for Self-Employed UI Filers is Live
May 7, 2020The Connecticut Department of Labor announced it has activated the filing site for independent contractors, gig workers, and individuals who are self-employed can complete the necessary filing applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). Those who need to file a claim should visit www.filectui.com and click the red button labeled with the PUA designation.
Public Schools Closed for Remainder of 2019-20 Academic Year
May 5, 2020This morning the Governor announced in-person classes at all K-12 public schools in Connecticut will remain canceled for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.Schools will be required to continue providing distance learning and meals to students.
Update on Federal Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed
May 5, 2020If you’re self-employed and haven’t filed, the federal rules state you must file first through Connecticut’s unemployment system to receive a denial that then qualifies you for federal unemployment.