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Can I receive unemployment if I am self-employed?
People who are self-employed part time or for extra work may be eligible for partial benefits.
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Can I receive unemployment if I am enrolled in approved training?
People who enroll in an approved job training course will receive unemployment benefits if they meet specific guidelines.
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Can I receive unemployment if I am a teacher or educational employee?
Current and former school and educational employees may receive full or partial benefits under certain conditions and during certain time periods.
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Can I receive unemployment if I am a professional athlete?
Professional athletes are not eligible for unemployment benefits if all or most of their wages are earned preparing for or participating in a sport.
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Can I receive unemployment if I am pregnant or a new mother?
People who are eligible for unemployment benefits will continue to receive them if they are pregnant or a new mother.
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Can I receive unemployment from Connecticut if I worked in more than one state?
People who earned wages in Connecticut and other states may file for unemployment benefits in Connecticut.
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Can I receive unemployment if I was fired or suspended?
People who are fired or suspended typically cannot collect unemployment benefits. Get the details here.
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Can I file for unemployment if my former employer says I quit or was fired?
People can request a hearing if they think they are eligible for unemployment benefits but their employer says they aren't.
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Can I file for unemployment even though I’m not a U.S. citizen?
"Legal aliens" living in Connecticut can file for unemployment benefits.
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