Unemployment After Quitting in Connecticut
When quitting a job in Connecticut still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: You may be eligible if you quit for good cause connected to the job, such as unsafe working conditions, or because you or your child were a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault. CTDOL, A Guide to Collecting Benefits in Connecticut; Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-236(a)(2)(A)
| If you quit | You may be eligible if you quit for good cause connected to the job, such as unsafe working conditions, or because you or your child were a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault. Quitting for personal reasons unrelated to work disqualifies you; under state law, leaving suitable work voluntarily without good cause attributable to the employer disqualifies you until you have earned at least ten times your weekly benefit rate. |
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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
More Connecticut unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Connecticut Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Connecticut
- Unemployment After Being Fired in Connecticut
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Connecticut
- How to File for Unemployment in Connecticut
- All Connecticut unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Connecticut?
You may be eligible if you quit for good cause connected to the job, such as unsafe working conditions, or because you or your child were a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault. Quitting for personal reasons unrelated to work disqualifies you; under state law, leaving suitable work voluntarily without good cause attributable to the employer disqualifies you until you have earned at least ten times your weekly benefit rate.
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.