CT DOL Launches New Unemployment, Tax Filing System

July 14, 2022


 
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Dear Neighbor,

Hopefully, in the past few weeks you’ve received my End of Session mailer in your home’s mailbox. It’s a snapshot of what laws we passed, tax cuts we enacted, and policies we worked on. If you have any questions about the mailer, please reach out at anytime.
 
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
On Monday, state leaders announced six new express trains are now in service on the New Haven Line and service on the Waterbury Rail Line will increase 47%. These improvements will help make train travel more convenient and give passengers additional commute options. These upgrades come as part of the TIME FOR CT initiative to improve rail service in our state. This initiative is part of our state's plan to upgrade Connecticut's aging transportation infrastructure and transition to a greener transit system. In the next five years, our state plans to invest more than $5 billion to achieve this. I will continue to advocate to expand Hartford Line service and invest in a West Hartford train station. 

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is focused on improving public transportation as a whole. DOT recently announced its first ever Customer Experience Survey. The survey is part of DOT's Customer Experience Action Plan that will shape the future of public transit in Connecticut.

Individuals who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a $75 pre-paid cash gift card. A valid email address or phone number is required to be entered in the drawing. The drawing will take place on September 1, 2022. 
Take the Transit Experience Survey
 
I am pleased to share ReEmployCT, a revamped and modern Connecticut Department of Labor online platform that streamlines services and facilitates unemployment and tax filing.
 
ReEmployCT offers 24/7 access for filing up to two previous weeks, filing a new claim because you reached the end of your benefit year, or if you are re-opening an existing unemployment claim due to a break in filing - for example, you were unable to work for the week due to illness.
 
Please make sure to:
  • Enter your user ID and password correctly. If you get locked out of your account, use the lockout form to get back in.
  • Remember, your name, birth date, and Social Security number have to match what’s already in the system. This is a security feature to ensure no one else is trying to access your benefits. 

Consumer Contact Center

If you have any questions, the Consumer Contact Center is available to help. With new filers and a new system, please be patient while agents work with other filers. It is also recommended to schedule a callback—you can do this right from the website. Use the drop-down menu to choose the topic, then pick your date and time.
 
I look forward to this new system making it easier than ever to receive the necessary services to file claims in the most efficient and effective manner. Please share this information with anyone who might find it useful.
 
STATE & LOCAL RESOURCES
Primary elections are coming up! If you're planning to vote by absentee ballot, applications can be submitted immediately and dropped in the Election Drop Boxes at the West Hartford Town Hall and the Faxon Branch Library. You can also mail your application to the Town Clerk's office:

West Hartford Town Clerk
50 South Main St, Room 313
West Hartford, CT 06107

Voters are eligible for an absentee ballot if they cannot appear at their assigned polling place on election day because of their military service, absence from town, illness, religious tenets forbid secular activity on the day of the election, duties as an election official at a polling place other than their own during all hours of voting, or physical disability. 

Absentee ballots will be available starting July 19, 2022. To download an application, please click here. Voters who have questions about accessing an absentee ballot can email them to Elections@WestHartfordCT.gov. 

For additional information, please click here.
 
 
If you're looking to work in Connecticut's great outdoors this season, it's not too late to apply for seasonal positions at our state parks and forests! Connecticut State Parks is continuing to hire campground office staff, ticket booth attendants, maintainers, parks rangers, and more. You can learn more about the seasonal openings and start the application process here.
 
As always, if I can be of assistance to you and your family, please reach out to me at 860-240-8585 or email me at Kate.Farrar@cga.ct.gov. Follow @KateforCT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up-to-date on everything I'm doing at the Capitol!

Sincerely,

Kate Farrar
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