Can I Still File Unemployment in Connecticut If I Worked a Partial Week?

Connecticut residents sometimes work less than a full work week despite wanting to work full-time. Residents can collect unemployment benefits if they work just part of the week.

Eligibility

You must be willing and able to work full-time in order to collect unemployment benefits while working a partial week. The reason for working less than full-time must be a lack of work or because the job is part-time by the choice of the employer.

Benefit Amount

The amount of partial benefits is calculated by taking two-thirds of your gross earnings for the week claimed and deducting that amount from your weekly benefits.

Benefit Duration

Connecticut residents are eligible to collect unemployment benefits for 26 weeks per unemployment claim. Each unemployment claim is in effect for a 1-year period.

How to Apply

The Connecticut Department of Labor administers unemployment claims. The department handles the filing of an initial unemployment claim through a telephone-based system.

References

• Connecticut Department of Labor: Eligibility Requirements - Unemployment Insurance
• Connecticut Department of Labor: Claimnant's Guide to U.I. - How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance

Resources

• Connecticut Department of Labor: Unemployment Benefits - When to Call