- 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
Connecticut
Department of Labor
Welcome to the CT Unemployment Benefits Center
Quick Click: Help for Some Common Questions
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
For your own security, we urge all claimants to change your account password frequently, use a strong password, and do not use similar passwords across multiple sites. Avoid being a victim
Be fraud aware.
CTDOL will never ask for SSN, banking # or other personal identity info over social media. Call us with questions.
Lost Your Benefits Debit Card?
Call Key Bank Customer Service at 1- 866-295-2955
Find Employment Now
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Unemployment Support Webinars
Have questions on the CARES Act or unemployment? Watch these helpful webinars now.