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People can repay unemployment overpayments online or by mail.
Repaying overpayments
We use your weekly benefit amount to first pay off your overpayment and penalties.
Overpayment penalties Repaying overpayments
A monetary penalty is a fine you must pay because Connecticut's unemployment division believes you meant to receive more unemployment benefits than you deserved.
Overpayments Overpayment penalties
It may be because weekly benefits are first used to pay off any unemployment overpayments and penalties you owe.
Overpayments Overpayment penalties Repaying overpayments
The Benefits Payment Control Unit contacted you because they believe you were overpaid benefits.
Overpayments Overpayment penalties
State law authorizes the Department of Labor to collect money directly from employers, including any penalities.
Overpayments Repaying overpayments
State law allows the Department of Labor to take state income tax refunds to pay for overpayments and any penalties.
Overpayments Repaying overpayments
Unemployment insurance provides income to people who have been laid off as they look for new jobs or wait to be called back to work.
Benefits
Claimants can choose to receive benefit payments by direct deposit or to a debit card.
Benefits
Professional athletes are not eligible for unemployment benefits if all or most of their wages are earned preparing for or participating in a sport.
Eligibility
People who file for unemployment benefits must be ready, able, and willing to work full time in a suitable job.
Filing a claim Eligibility
People apply for unemployment using our secure online system.
Filing a claim
Unemployment benefits usually end for people who refuse work, but they may continue for certain reasons.
Eligibility
The amount you receive is based on information you provide about yourself, dependents, income, and work history.
Benefits
You have a legal right to file a claim for unemployment benefits and testify on behalf of anyone else filing an unemployment claim.
Eligibility