Connecticut Unemployment Insurance

Am I Eligible?

You must

• be monetarily eligible
• be totally or partially unemployed
• have an approvable job separation

What do I need to file my claim?

To continue receiving benefit payments, you will need to file a weekly claim certification to tell CTDOL that you are still jobless. The claim certification includes a series of questions that help determine if you are eligible to continue receiving UI benefits.  For example, you will be asked if you: 

• Were able and available to accept work
• Looked for work, along with details about your work search efforts
• Refused any jobs or offers of work
• Work anywhere during the week and if so, how much money (gross earnings) you earned for that work (note, you must report earnings even if you haven’t been paid yet).

How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits? 

File Online

• You can apply online at Unemployment Benefits. 
• For fastest service, visit CT Department of Labor. 
• For assistance filing, please go to a local American Job Center or contact the Consumer Contact Center. 

For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in Connecticut.