Employment and Training

Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative (HOYC)

Opportunity Youth are young people ages 16 to 24 who are not in school and not working, or do not have their high school diploma. About 1 in 4 young Read More

Support Groups

DEFINITION People experiencing life problems and challenges are often helped by participating in a support group. Members of support groups share their experiences, strengths, and hopes and rely on one Read More

Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The following is summarized from the “Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act of 2015”, formerly called the “Workforce Investment Act of 1998” posted on the State of Connecticut Department of Labor Website (https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wia/wioa.htm) WHAT Read More

Workers’ Rights – Connecticut

Workers in Connecticut have certain rights under federal law and state law. Workers who belong to a union may have additional rights under the terms of the union contract. Also, Read More

Workers’ Compensation

The following information is excerpted from the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission website, https://wcc.state.ct.us/index.html. What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ Compensation is a disability insurance program mandated by the state of Connecticut Read More

Work-at-Home Schemes

The following is summarized from the Federal Trade Commission website (FTC): https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams Advertisements posted on telephone poles, placed in newspapers, or sent by e-mail to personal computers promise opportunities to earn Read More

Unemployment Insurance/Fraud Awareness

Connecticut Department of Labor’s ReEmployCT: Tax and Benefits System Filing for unemployment insurance benefits is completed online by visiting, https://portal.ct.gov/DOLUI, and clicking on the “Start a New Claim” button. Go Read More

Tips for Job Seekers – Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Labor’s web page, “Tips for Job Seekers” https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/jobsrvce/tpsonjob.htm gives extensive information and guidance for: Résumé Writing Skills (developing your skills inventory) Cover Letters Employment Interviewing More Read More

Summer Youth Employment Program

Program Summary Regional Workforce Investment Boards administer federal youth employment funds and contract out to community-based agencies to employ the youth. Apply as soon as possible; the need for jobs Read More

Minimum Wage – Connecticut

From the Connecticut Department of Labor: On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Connecticut rose to $16.35 per hour. Starting on January 1, 2026, it will be raised to Read More

Federal Tax Id Numbers/ State Tax Id Numbers/ Federal Employer Identification Number

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). A sole proprietorship that has no employees and files no excise or pension tax returns is Read More

Employment Scams

HOW EMPLOYMENT SCAMS ARE PERPETUATED People who are looking for work may be targeted by businesses or individuals taking advantage of their situation. They may promise employment results, promote fictitious Read More

Employment of Minors/Working Papers for Minors

NOTE: Both employers and minor workers should read information about permitted occupations, hours of work, and wages at the following Connecticut State Department of Labor website: www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/faqs-minors.htm Excerpt from Connecticut Read More