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A referee is the person who decides whether to change an unemployment benefits decision.
Appeal hearing
After your unemployment hearing, the referee will make a decision and mail a letter explaining their decision to you, your former employer, and others.
Appeal hearing
The unemployment insurance Board of Review may conduct its own hearing or send the case back to the referee for a new hearing.
Appealing a referee's decision
People can file unemployment benefits appeals online, in-person, or by mail.
Filing an appeal
Collect key information and contact witnesses to prepare for your appeal hearing.
Appeal hearing
Any unemployment benefits decision can be appealed.
Filing an appeal Appealing a referee's decision
You or your former employer(s) can appeal a denial of benefits or the amount you receive.
Filing an appeal
The Department of Labor connects employers with the schools and training providers they need to grow workforce performance.
Training and Development
Connecticut's Business Services team can help you improve recruiting, hiring, and workforce performance.
Recruiting Training and Development
If your business is hurt by foreign trade, get funds to help your workers get the skills, credentials, resources, and support they need to find a new job.
Learn all about Connecticut’s unemployment insurance regulations and access the forms and information you need when laying off an employee.
Laying off employees