Unemployment After Being Fired in Connecticut
Whether you can collect unemployment in Connecticut after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: You are not eligible if you were fired for misconduct, which CTDOL describes as careless or deliberate behavior that results in your suspension or discharge, such as dishonesty related to your job, unexcused absences, or knowingly violating company policy. CTDOL, A Guide to Collecting Benefits in Connecticut; Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-236(a)(2)(B)
| If you were fired | You are not eligible if you were fired for misconduct, which CTDOL describes as careless or deliberate behavior that results in your suspension or discharge, such as dishonesty related to your job, unexcused absences, or knowingly violating company policy. Under state law, a discharge or suspension for wilful misconduct disqualifies you until you have earned at least ten times your weekly benefit rate in later work. |
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| Appealing a denial | Appeals must be submitted within 21 days from the date the eligibility determination was sent to you, through your ReEmployCT account, online, by mail or by fax. You will get a hearing notice and must attend; a Referee decides. You can appeal the Referee's decision to the Board of Review within 21 days, and the Board's decision to Superior Court within 30 days. Keep filing weekly claims and searching for work during the appeal. |
Where to get help in Connecticut
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- How to File for Unemployment in Connecticut
- All Connecticut unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Connecticut?
You are not eligible if you were fired for misconduct, which CTDOL describes as careless or deliberate behavior that results in your suspension or discharge, such as dishonesty related to your job, unexcused absences, or knowingly violating company policy. Under state law, a discharge or suspension for wilful misconduct disqualifies you until you have earned at least ten times your weekly benefit rate in later work.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Connecticut?
Appeals must be submitted within 21 days from the date the eligibility determination was sent to you, through your ReEmployCT account, online, by mail or by fax. You will get a hearing notice and must attend; a Referee decides. You can appeal the Referee's decision to the Board of Review within 21 days, and the Board's decision to Superior Court within 30 days. Keep filing weekly claims and searching for work during the appeal.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.