Requesting an eligibility hearing
Anyone can file for unemployment. If you are fully or partially unemployed because you quit or were fired from your job, a fact finding will be conducted to determine eligibility.
Both you and your employer will be asked to provide information regarding the separation.
If you quit, you will have to prove that you had good cause to quit the job, in accordance with Connecticut Unemployment Compensation law. If you were fired, the employer will have to prove that you were fired for reasons that are disqualifying under Connecticut Unemployment law.
An adjudication specialist will review the information provided by you and your employer and will make a decision on eligibility. If you are denied benefits, you may appeal the decision to the Employment Security Appeals Division.