CT Labor Situation Report
CTDOL Releases the Labor Situation Report
The Labor Situation Report is compiled from two surveys that are conducted monthly. It gives Connecticut a preliminary view of unemployment, employment, and other economic indicators. CTDOL issues a press release with links to the CTDOL Research Unit report and data. Sign up for Info to your Inbox below and receive the report directly each month.
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Current Jobs Data & Unemployment Rate

Each month, CTDOL releases new jobs numbers and market information. 

  • State Unemployment Rate - 4.5% 
  • Nonfarm Employment - 1,709,100
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NEWS
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CT Department of Labor Warns of Text Scams

CTDOL is warning residents of text scams that include links to fake webpages resembling CTDOL unemployment pages, including the unemployment benefits login page.

Additionally, the agency is reminding residents that receiving a 1099 tax form or a monetary determination letter may indicate that criminals are using your identity to try to claim unemployment benefits. 

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