DOL Unemployment Benefits

CARES Act II information and direction will be updated as it becomes available. There is no disruption in state unemployment or extended benefits due to this federal action.

Welcome to the CT Unemployment Benefits Center

File a new claim for state or federal unemployment benefits
Reopen a previous claim for unemployment benefits
Create a user account for your unemployment benefits

File your weekly claim (Sun - Fri only)
Check status of weekly claim or manage your account
Select a benefits payment option
Get tax info (1099G form)
File your application for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) or Extended Benefits (EB)
Received an extended benefits letter

File for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
File your weekly PUA certification
Check status of your weekly claim or manage your account

Quick Click: Help for Some Common Questions

Account Help

Need to update banking info? Use the green button

Account is locked

Changing Your Address

Reissue payment (Void 11)

Important Updates

Consumer Contact Center:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Closed Sunday & holidays
1 203-941-6868
1 860-967-0493
1 800-956-3294
TTY - 711 or 800-842-9710

Fraud Alerts

Don’t be a victim of fraud, phishing, or scams.

Lost Key Bank Benefits Card?

Key Bank Customer Service at 1-866-295-2955

Unemployed Due to COVID-19?

Guidance & FAQs for individuals and businesses

ConnecticutDepartment of Labor

Welcome to the CT Unemployment Benefits Center

Quick Click: Help for Some Common Questions

Cares Act II

Filing Help

Overpayment Help

Claim Issues-Status Change

Tax Help

Account Help

Important Updates

Consumer Contact Center:

Fraud Alerts

Lost Key Bank Benefits Card?

Unemployed Due to COVID-19?

Account Help

Connecticut
Department of Labor