CT Department of Labor
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ALERT
Phishing Alert! Fraudsters are contacting residents and claiming to be employers registered with CTHires. Do not release your personal information until you verify the caller and ALWAYS be suspicious if you are asked to pay a fee to apply for a job . To verify: check out the company’s website, then call them back using the phone number listed on their site. You can also contact your local American Jobs Center if you need assistance. Fraudsters are busy this holiday season, don’t be a victim. More info on our fraud page.
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND CLAIM SERVICES
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Start a New Claim
File your first claim to begin receiving benefits
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WEEKLY FILING
Manage your claim or file your weekly certification
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Receiving Benefits
How to get your unemployment payment or U.S. Bank ReliaCard®
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Submit a Case Online
Avoid phone lines & get answers to your questions
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Locked out of                      your account?
We can help you get back in. 
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Fraud Watch
Protect yourself from identity theft & unemployment fraud.

ReEmployCT

For assistance with your unemployment claim, fill out our unemployment claim online form or use these links below.

 

CTDOL has a new banking partner coming March 1, 2023. 




Appeals

You have the right to appeal the amount of your unemployment payments or a denial of eligibility. Use the following links to connect with the information and forms you may need. 

Please Note: Appeals staff cannot help you with filing for unemployment, weekly claims, locked accounts, or other technical support.

Overpayments and Penalties
Sometimes people receive more unemployment benefits than they should. Whether it’s caused by a mistake or wilfull fraud, the information and links on this page will help you pay it back.
Tax Assistance
Tax form 1099-G tells you how much unemployment income you received. Report this amount when you file your federal and state tax returns.

1099G Tax Form

Learn how to use this form when filing your federal income taxes and download a copy of your form. 
Tax form 1099G 

CT Department of Revenue Services

Free assistance from CT Department of Revenue Services.
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Resources

Get the Unemployment Benefits Info You Need 

Find all the answers in our easy to search knowledge base.

Job Search Requirements 

Track and report your job search activities to report them on your weekly claim.

Appealing a benefits decision 

Learn how to appeal an eligibility or benefits decision.
Contact Information
ReEmployCT is available to users 24/7 except during maintenance & updates.
 
Downtime Schedule:
Thursdays at 10:00 pm for 2 hours.
Thursday 12/5/23, 8:30PM - 2:00AM

Consumer Contact Center Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, & CT State Holidays
 

Phone Numbers:
(203) 941-6868
(860) 967-0493
(800) 956-3294
TTY - 711 or (800) 842-9710

Schedule a call back below.

CT Department of Labor

200 Folly Brook Blvd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

CTDOL is an AA/EEO employer