October is Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

This year’s theme ‘Access to Good Jobs for All’ celebrates 51 years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Disability Employment Awareness Month highlights the importance of diversity in the workforce, celebrates the contributions of workers who have disabilities, and reaffirms our commitment to ensuring all residents can put their skills and talents to work.

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Information About Connecticut's Labor Market

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CTDOL RELEASES THE AUGUST JOBS REPORT

Current Jobs Data & Unemployment Rate

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

  • State Unemployment Rate - 3.4% 
  • Nonfarm Employment - 1,710,600
  • Labor Market Situation Report 
    CT unemployment indicators, unemployment rate, and more.
  • Choose a Career 
    Explore the jobs and careers available in CT then take a career-match quiz.
  • Economic Digest 
    A comprehensive source for the most current, up-to-date data available on the CT workforce and economy, within perspectives of the region and nation.
  • Unemployment Data 
    View initial claims and continued claims data for the state of CT and its workforce development areas.
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Employers

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Be Rewarded for Hiring

Be Rewarded for Hiring

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) rewards you for hiring people who may have faced systemic hiring barriers, including veterans, SNAP recipients, and Summer Youth participants.
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Workers

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Paid and Unpaid Leave Programs

Connecticut provides one of the most comprehensive leave programs in the U.S. by combining job protection and income replacement.
Information for Workers 

Resources

UI RESEA

This program helps selected people return to work faster.
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Unemployed Workers’ Advocate

This unit helps filers understand the UI processes and reduces barriers to benefits.
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eRegs

Connecticut eRegulations system portal to CT regulations
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Jobs for Veterans

Get special services for finding the right civilian job for you.
Jobs for Veterans 

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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