DOL Unemployment Benefits

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Connecticut residents are urged to continue taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Get the facts at ct.gov/coronavirus.

Information on Lost Wages Assistance/Federal Supplements

Welcome to the CT Unemployment Benefits Center

File a new claim for state or federal unemployment benefits
Reopen a previous claim for unemployment benefits
Create a user account for your unemployment benefits

File your weekly claim (Sun - Fri only)
Check status of weekly claim or manage your account
Select a benefits payment option
Get tax info (1099 form)
File your application for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) or Extended Benefits (EB)
Received an extended benefits letter
Lost Wages Assistance
Please note: We recommend using the Firefox browser when filing for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) benefits. During peak certification times, this browser may help avoid technical issues.

File for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
File your weekly PUA certification
Check status of your weekly claim or manage your account

Quick Click: Help for Some Common Questions

Federal Supplements

Federal supplement-executive orders

$600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation

Lost Wages Assistance / FEMA supplemental information

Filing Help

Claimant's Guide to Unemployment Benefits

After You File - Next Steps

Claim Filing and Payment Help

Missed weekly filing/Not authorized to file weekly claim

Overpayment Help

Overpayments and penalties

Help with overpayments

Paying back overpayments

Claim Issues/Status Change

Returned to Work

Received a Pension

CT Back to Work Initiative

Report an unauthorized change

Tax Help

Change Your Tax withholding

UC-1099G Tax forms

Account Help

Account is locked

Changing Your Address

Update Your Banking Info (Void 11)

Important Updates

Unemployed Due to COVID-19?

You should file for unemployment benefits. Check out the latest guidance for both workers and employers.

Fraud Alert

The USDOL Inspector General uncovered a scam that's targeting people who file for unemployment benefits. Learn how to protect yourself now.

Find Employment Now

CT's Back to Work initiative is a powerful new job center that connects job-seekers with employers. Look for jobs now.

Unemployment Support Webinars

Have questions on the CARES Act or unemployment? Watch these helpful webinars now.

Lost Your Benefits Debit Card?

Call Key Bank Customer Service
at 1- 866-295-2955.

Have unemployment questions?
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Closed Sun & holidays
1 203-941-6868
1 860-967-0493
1 800-956-3294
CTDOL Homepage

Once you’ve filed, check your email & spam folder daily for “next steps"

Puerto Rico residents in CT:

Here’s how to file for PR unemployment

Be fraud aware.

CTDOL will never ask for SSN, banking # or other personal identity info over social media. Call us with questions.