Tag: Connecticut Department of Labor
Connecticut lost 3,400 jobs in December
The Danbury area lost 700 jobs and the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk corridor shed 1,200 positions.
Lamont outlines workforce development proposal; Announces fed grant to train 2,000...
The $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will help build career pathways in the information technology and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Lamont: Executive order helped net $35 million for workers displaced by...
The order retroactively and temporarily increased weekly unemployment benefits to $100 for many Connecticut residents, enabling them to qualify for the federal Lost Wages Assistance Program.
Connecticut lost 1,600 jobs in November
the Danbury area recorded an increase of 800 jobs in November.
Lamont dismisses state GOP’s outline for business relief; expands unemployment benefits
Those expecting incoming state GOP leadership and Gov. Ned Lamont to agree on Connecticut’s path forward should think again.
AHCT adjusts to abnormal times as enrollment numbers jump due to...
So-called "Bidencare" and Connecticut lawmakers' consideration of adding a public option could benefit the state's uninsured, AHCT CEO James Michel says.
Connecticut gained 14,100 jobs in October
The state regained more than two-thirds of the private sector jobs lost in March and April.
Manufacturing sector: Uncertain future, but state vows expanding efforts at support
Asked about their outlook for the Connecticut economy, 60% of respondents to a CBIA survey said they expect a contraction over the next 12 months.
CT recovers 60% of jobs lost to pandemic; adds 17,000 jobs...
The Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk corridor led the state with 6,000 net jobs in September.
Hyatt Regency Greenwich laying off 41 workers
The affected employees will retain layoff status “for an indefinite period of time,” according to the hotel's general manager
CT expands Shared Work program to help avoid layoffs during pandemic
“Over the past six months, Shared Work has benefited more than 24,300 workers from 1,340 companies, allowing them to keep their jobs and benefits during a time of economic crisis,” noted Labor Deputy Commissioner Daryle Dudzinski.
Connecticut gains 20,400 jobs in August
The Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk corridor grew by 5,100 net jobs in August.
More federal aid for CT workers displaced by Covid-19
In addition, the Connecticut Department of Social Services will provide over $16.5 million in Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Benefits to nearly half of Connecticut’s SNAP participants on Sept. 17.
Avis Budget Car Rental’s woes affecting jobs at Danbury location
The firm’s second-quarter revenues were down 67% on a year-over-year basis.
The Great She-cession: Female job-holders hit harder by pandemic than male...
When the economic effects of the pandemic were first seen by the state’s Department of Labor -- during the week of March 15 – 50,109 females filed for unemployment, compared with 28,464 males.