Work Search

Key Work Search Guidelines
  • Filers must look for full-time work every week they file for unemployment benefits (unless they are excused from the work search requirement through an employer or other program). 
  • Filers must report these work search activities online with their weekly certification.
  • Reminder: Navigate to your account page through the "WEEKLY FILING" or green button. Do not bookmark your account pages. 
  • Reminder: Navigate to your account page through ReEmployCT.com or bookmark the log in screen. Don’t bookmark any pages in your account; you must log in each time you access your account.
  • More information is in your Claimant’s Guide to Benefits

Navigating the Weekly Work Search Requirement

What counts as an "employer contact"? 

An employer contact is a direct communication with an employer in the effort to secure full-time employment (or part-time work if CTDOL has determined you are only medically available for part-time work). When you are filing your Work Search activities, you are required to make one employer contact and at least two other work search activities.

Note: Employer contacts may not be duplicated. 

Example

How to do Work Search

Work Search Guidelines

What you need to do for work search as a filer, as well as acceptable work search activity formats. 

Work Search and Part-Time Work

Work search information for all part-time workers, as well as individuals who are working part-time specifically for medical reasons. 

Work Search Noncompliance

Consequences for failure to comply with the weekly work search requirement.

UI RESEA

Information about the UI Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment program.

Questions? The Consumer Contact Center can help.

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