ReEmployCT: Connecticut’s New Tax and Benefits System

The ReEmployCT tax and benefit system makes filing easier for claimants. The new system features:

  • A single sign on: you don't need separate passwords to file claims and update your account
  • Direct connections to job boards and job-search help
  • Easy account updates, including changing your mailing address
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Unemployment Benefits and Claim Services

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Start a New Claim
File your first claim to begin receiving benefits
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WEEKLY FILING
Manage your claim or file your weekly certification
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Pandemic Update

All pandemic related programs have ended

Contact Information

ReEmployCT is available to users 24/7 except during maintenance & updates.
Downtime schedule: Thursdays at 10:00 pm for 2 hours. 
 
Consumer Contact Center Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, & CT State Holidays

Phone Numbers:
(203) 941-6868
(860) 967-0493
(800) 956-3294
TTY - 711 or (800) 842-9710

Schedule a call back below.

Appeals

You have the right to appeal the amount of your unemployment payments or a denial of eligibility. Use the following links to connect with the information and forms you may need. 

Please Note: Appeals staff cannot help you with filing for unemployment, weekly claims, locked accounts, or other technical support.

Tax Assistance

Tax form 1099-G tells you how much unemployment income you received. Report this amount when you file your federal and state tax returns.

1099G Tax Form

Learn how to use this form when filing your federal income taxes and download a copy of your form. 
Tax form 1099G 

CT Department of Revenue Services

Free assistance from CT Department of Revenue Services.
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Overpayments and Penalties

Sometimes people receive more unemployment benefits than they should. Whether it’s caused by a mistake or wilfull fraud, the information and links on this page will help you pay it back.
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