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Divisions and Units
Putting Policies to Work for You
Divisions and units within the Department of Labor provide programs, services, and resources that help workers and employers thrive. Our goal is to strengthen Connecticut’s workforce and our state's economy.
UNEMPLOYMENT
Employment Security Appeals
This autonomous, quasi-judicial agency hears and decides appeals to unemployment insurance decisions.
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Weekly payments support workers who have been laid off and meet other eligibility requirements.
Unemployment Insurance Tax
Learn how amounts are calculated and make your payment.
Unemployed Workers’ Advocate
The Office of the Unemployed Workers' Advocate helps filers understand the UI and Appeals processes and reduces barriers to benefits.
Benefit Payment Control Unit - BPCU
The Benefit Payment Control Unit prevents, detects, and recovers overpaid unemployment benefits.
Integrity
The Integrity Unit is on the front lines of protecting the Unemployment Trust Fund and ensuring that the agency pays out unemployment benefits properly.
JOB SUPPORT
American Job Centers
Helps job seekers find jobs and employers find workers.
Apprenticeships
Companies provide apprenticeships so participants can earn while they learn.
Job Seeker Services
Creates and supports state and federal programs that help job seekers & employers.
Job First Employment Services
Helps people gain skills they need to get and grow in a meaningful job
Office of Research
Conducts research to evaluate the state's economy, support workforce development, and help students and job seekers.
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Works on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor to help workers get skills, credentials, resources, and support for finding a new job.
Veterans Services
Staff offer specialized services to veterans reintegrating into civilian life.
Workplace
CONN-OSHA
Helps make workplaces safe and healthy by supporting and enforcing CT occupational safety and health regulations that protect state and municipal employees.
Wage and Workplace Standards
Interprets and applies laws that govern the relationship between Connecticut employers and their employees.
Business Engagement
Supports your registered Connecticut business by helping you use a wide range of state programs and services.
Rapid Response
Responds to large layoffs and plant closings by helping employers and their affected workers.
Workplace Innovation Opportunity Act
Aligns job training and other services for job seekers to the needs of local employers.
Communications
Communicates news and information from the CT Department of Labor to the general public.
CT State Board of Labor Relations
Helps employers and employees resolve differences, safeguards employees’ rights to organize, and more.
CT State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Helps employers and employees resolve disputes.
Office of Diversity and Equity Programs
Committed to adhering to the Connecticut statutes to assist CTDOL in its compliance with federal, state, and other applicable civil rights laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Legal
Provides legal advice and support to the Labor Commissioner and to all divisions within the agency.
Human Resources
Promotes the development of an internal workforce that is diverse, qualified, highly motivated and focused on achieving the mission of the agency.