Connecticut Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What If My Former Employer Appeals And The Decision Is Made In Its Favor?
  A: If you do not appeal that decision within 21 calendar days, it will become final and you will be asked to pay back the benefits you received. The law provides several … More
• Q: When Will I Be Informed Of The Appeals Division Decision?
  A: The written decision will be mailed to you as soon as possible. It will also explain your right to appeal if you are not satisfied with the decision. If you have new … More
• Q: How Do I Determine Whether Or Not I Am Liable For Unemployment Taxes?
  A: An employer is liable for unemployment taxes if that employer either, in any calendar quarter in either the current or preceding calendar year paid wages for services … More
• Q: How Much Must An Employer Pay In Unemployment Taxes?
  A: The taxes an employer must pay are calculated by multiplying your quarterly taxable wages by your tax rate. For 2002, new employers, pay at the rate of 2.1% of the … More
• Q: Can An Employer File Their Quarterly Unemployment Compensation Returns Online?
  A: Registered employers with less than 250 people on their payroll are now able to file their returns online. The new Internet tax filing system will save employers a … More
• Q: Can You Explain The Connecticut New Hire Program?
  A: Employers conducting business in Connecticut are required to report all new hires to the Department of Labor within 20 days of the date of hire. This information will … More
• Q: What Methods Are Available For Reporting New Hires?
  A: You can report new hires to the Department of Labor as follows: Fax a copy of the CT­W4 (Employees Withholding or Exemption Certificate) to: Fax # … More
• Q: Please Explain The Connecticut Apprenticeship Program.
  A: Apprenticeship programs in the State of Connecticut are administered by the Department of Labor through Regional Apprenticeship Representatives located throughout the … More
• Q: Is There Any Financial Assistance For Apprenticeship Programs?
  A: A corporate tax credit is available in the manufacturing trade areas. In order to be eligible for the tax credit you must be a qualified registered apprenticeship … More
• Q: What Happens When I Complete My Apprenticeship?
  A: If it is in an occupational­licensed craft, you must successfully pass the appropriate license examination. You would then obtain your certificate of completion. … More
• Q: Please Explain The Customized Job Training (Cjt) Program.
  A: The CJT Program is designed to stimulate the creation and retention of jobs in the state by providing financial assistance for training that the company could not … More

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