Connecticut Department of Labor requires weekly certification through ReEmployCT at portal.ct.gov/dol/unemployment-benefits. Connecticut's certification week runs Sunday through Saturday. Certify no later than Saturday midnight to receive that week's benefit. ReEmployCT replaced Connecticut's older system in 2021 and has provided a more stable certification experience. At $721/week base maximum plus dependency allowances, each missed Connecticut certification is a significant financial loss. Connecticut's 3-per-week work search requirement must be documented in ReEmployCT before you can complete each weekly certification.
- Certify weekly in ReEmployCT by Saturday midnight. 3 work search contacts required each week.
- Report all earnings including part-time work and dependency allowance information. Update dependents if your situation changes.
- ReEmployCT is available around the clock — certify early in the week to avoid technical delays near the Saturday deadline.
Always verify exact numbers, deadlines, and forms on the Connecticut Department of Labor's official website – this page provides general guidance, not state-specific legal advice.
ReEmployCT Weekly Certification Questions
Each week ReEmployCT asks whether you: (1) were able and available to work, (2) made 3 required work search contacts (which you document in ReEmployCT), (3) earned any wages during the week, and (4) refused any suitable work offers. Report earnings in the week you earned them, not when paid. Connecticut cross-matches ReEmployCT certification data against Connecticut Department of Revenue Services quarterly employer filings — unreported earnings generate automatic overpayment notices. Report all earnings accurately, even from informal or temporary work.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I missed my ReEmployCT Saturday certification deadline because of a family emergency. Can I still be paid for that week?
- Contact Connecticut Department of Labor immediately after the missed Saturday deadline. Connecticut allows late certifications when you have documentation of a legitimate reason — medical emergency, documented ReEmployCT technical failure, or other extraordinary circumstances. Call or access Connecticut Department of Labor's online help on the first business day after the missed deadline. Do not wait days — the sooner you contact Connecticut Department of Labor, the more likely a late certification will be authorized. At $721/week plus dependency allowances, a missed certification week is worth acting quickly to recover.
- I started a consulting project in Connecticut this week while on UI. How do I report it in ReEmployCT?
- Report your gross consulting earnings in ReEmployCT for the week you performed the work — not when you receive payment. Connecticut reduces your weekly benefit by the amount of earnings that exceed Connecticut's earnings disregard. At $721/week base maximum, significant consulting income may fully offset your Connecticut benefit for that week. Continue certifying in ReEmployCT every week and report all income accurately. Failure to report consulting income creates a Connecticut overpayment. If your consulting work is ongoing and regular, contact Connecticut Department of Labor to understand how your specific situation affects your ongoing claim status.
- Connecticut's ReEmployCT portal is showing my payment is delayed. What should I do?
- Check your ReEmployCT messages for requests from Connecticut Department of Labor — payment delays often indicate a certification is on hold pending review. Common holds trigger from reporting wages (requiring cross-check), work search documentation issues, or employer-reported discrepancies. Respond to any Connecticut Department of Labor request in ReEmployCT promptly. If no messages exist and your payment is delayed more than 5 business days after a clean certification, contact Connecticut Department of Labor directly. ReEmployCT payment processing is generally reliable, but holds and reviews can temporarily delay disbursement.
- I'm looking for work in both Connecticut and New York. Do contacts with New York employers count toward my Connecticut 3-per-week requirement?
- Yes — Connecticut Department of Labor accepts work search contacts with any employer, in any state, for positions you are qualified for and would accept. You are not restricted to Connecticut employers. Contacts with New York City employers within commuting distance of Fairfield County — financial services firms, insurance companies, healthcare systems — are fully valid Connecticut work search contacts. Document them in ReEmployCT the same as any other contact: employer name, position, date, method, and result.
- My Connecticut UI is receiving the dependency allowance for my spouse, but my spouse just got a part-time job. Do I need to report that?
- Yes — update your ReEmployCT account to reflect your spouse's new employment status. Connecticut's dependency allowance for a non-working spouse may be reduced or eliminated once your spouse becomes employed. Connecticut Department of Labor periodically audits dependency allowance accuracy — unreported changes create overpayments. The allowance for dependent children typically continues regardless of spouse employment changes. Contact Connecticut Department of Labor or update through ReEmployCT promptly when your family situation changes to keep your benefit calculation accurate.