Unemployment Guidance for Self-Employed Individuals and Gig Workers
May 1, 2020The Department of Labor has released unemployment assistance guidance for gig workers and the self-employed.
Child Care Program for Frontline Workers
April 29, 2020Connecticut recently launched the CTCARES for Frontline Workers Program, a new childcare subsidy program to help our state's frontline workers afford childcare.
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Available to UI Claimants
April 29, 2020The Connecticut Department of Labor successfully updated its system to implement Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) to provide an additional $600 weekly to filers receiving state unemployment benefits. Benefits will be retroactive to March 29, 2020 for all eligible claimants. It will be provided through July 25, 2020.
Relief for Student Borrowers with Private Loans
April 23, 2020| Student Loan borrowers with federal loans not owned by the federal government or private loans who are struggling to make their payments because of COVID-19 are getting some relief. |
Masks and Social Distancing Requirements in Public
April 21, 2020Governor Lamont Friday issued his 29th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Effective Monday night, cloth face coverings or a higher level of protection are required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable.
Executive Order Summaries Available Through OLR
April 18, 2020The non-partisan Office of Legislative Research has summaries of the Governor's Executive Orders. These summaries are filled with helpful information in an easy-to-digest format.
Stimulus Package Checks are Going Out
April 17, 2020The first round of Stimulus Package checks have gone out to taxpayers who filed their 2018 and/or 2019 tax returns. A second round of paper checks is expected to be mailed to taxpayers around May 4.
CTDOL Upgrades Software to Process Unemployment Claims Faster
April 15, 2020The Connecticut Department of Labor upgraded its software to speed up the processing times for unemployment claim applications. The new software will allow DOL staff to process claims in one week or less, compared to the original 6-week wait period.