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• UC-1099G Tax Form Information

  The UC-1099G Tax Form details the amount of unemployment benefits an employee received for a specific tax year.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Time and Hour Restrictions for 16- and 17-Year-Old Minors (by Industry)

  Minors are classified as persons under 18 years old and enrolled in a secondary education school.  Minors that fall under this category are subject to time and hour restrictions based on industry.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• OSHA - National

  With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Find more federal OSHA information.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• OSHA - Connecticut

  The Connecticut Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA) enforces state occupational safety and health regulations as they apply to state and municipal employees. CONN-OSHA also offers free consultation services to Connecticut public and private employers.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Department of Labor Laws and Legislation

  The Connecticut Department of Labor has laws and regulations that affect employees and employers. Some of the laws concern wage issues, personnel files, drug testing, minors in the workplace, apprenticeship, unemployment, workplace safety, labor relations and more.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Labor Market Information – The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)

  A collection of annual labor information that reports data on employment and wage information by industry for Connecticut and for counties, towns, Labor Market Areas and Workforce Investment Areas. 

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Jobs First - Employment Services

  Provided by the Department of Labor, Jobs First Employment Services are designed to rapidly move recipients off Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) into employment and towards self-sufficiency.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Wage and Workplace Standards

  The Wage and Workplace Standards Division enforce the laws and regulations pertaining to employer-employee relationships. Employees can learn more about their rights in the workplace and employers can find laws about fostering compliance.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Unemployment Insurance – Eligibility Requirements

  Eligibility requirements for filing unemployment claims can be found as well as insurance information on weekly requirements and maximum entitlement. 

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Unemployment Benefits Online – FAQ

  Unemployment Insurance is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for new jobs, in approved training, or are awaiting recall to employment. Find more information about the benefits offered.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

  The GCEPD's mission, current initiatives and data on employee hiring of people with disabilities can be found.  Along with statistical data the page highlights how employers can find qualified employees with disabilities.  

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Tax Internet Services

  The Department of Labor offers online employer registration and a list of Internet services that include Tax and Wage Reporting; File Transfer Protocol (FTP Upload); Name, Address and Status Changes; Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and more.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Minimum Wage Guide

  Effective October 1, 2019, the minimum wage law in Connecticut is $11.00 per hour. There is a sub minimum wage in specific industries covered by wage orders or the Administrative regulations.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Rapid Response Team

  The goals of Connecticut's Rapid Response Team, overseen by the State Department of Labor, are to ease the impact of layoffs and to ensure that workers are offered a full range of benefits and services.

  Agency: Department of Labor

• Going Paperless; Direct Deposit or Debit Card

  Claimants can enroll to opt for either direct deposit or debit card payment. Log-in system FAQs can be accessed as well. Enroll for a direct deposit and to create an online account.

  Agency: Department of Labor