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.
The new feature will allow people to schedule a call back up to two weeks. Author: Rick Lessard (FOX61) Updated: 6:43 PM EST January 15, 2021
CONNECTICUT, USA The Connecticut Department of Labor announced a new tool Thursday to help people who need unemployment claims assistance.
The new Consumer Contact Center tool will allow people to schedule a call back up to two weeks, a release from the CT DOL said. The tool is available on the filectui.com homepage.
Credit: CT DOL / FileCTUI.com
The agency also released early application timelines for the new federal Mix Earner Unemployment Compensation program which was established under CARES Act II.
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