Town of Old Lyme, CT - Gov. Rell: 7 More Weeks of Unemployment Benefits for CT Residents

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that Connecticut’s unemployment rate has qualified the state to provide seven additional weeks of benefits to unemployed individuals. Under federal guidelines, individuals can begin filing their claims beginning Nov. 15. Additional information about the seven weeks, including Frequently Asked Questions, can be found on the Labor Department’s Web site at www.ct.gov/dol or call 2-1-1 .