The Connecticut Department of Labor is replacing a decades-old program with a brand-new online format. Efforts to create ReEmployCT started six years ago. The.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits is now at its lowest level since the start of the pandemic. The Department of Labor said for the.
Published March 16, 2021 •
Updated on March 16, 2021 at 2:53 pm
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People who filed for unemployment benefits at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic must reapply for a new unemployment benefit year because the prior benefit year is coming to an end, according to Connecticut Department of Labor officials.
The pandemic started a year ago and each unemployment claim is valid for 52 weeks. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
In the past year, the department has received around 1.4 million state, federal, and extended benefits applications, which is typically what the agency receives over about 10 years, according to the state Department of Labor.
12 Greater Danbury Retailers Now Hiring
It s been a year since the start of the pandemic and many local companies and businesses had to either let people go or lay them off.
Now that we re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, we can look at the data of those who are unemployed. According to statistics from ctpost.com, the U.S. Department of Labor reported almost 6,900 Connecticut workers filed first time claims for unemployment compensation during the second week of February, up some 780 claims from the previous week.
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The good news is there are a number of major retailers across the state, and right in Greater Danbury who have positions available. Here s a look at twelve of them that might be looking for you.