Unemployment benefits are designed for people who lost their employment through no fault of their own. Refusing to return work because of fear of COVID-19 is not enough to allow you to collect unemployment benefits, and you can be terminated by your employer.
If you are able and available to work but cannot because of specific circumstances that relate to COVID-19, you may be eligible for benefits.
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program provides benefits to covered employees. You may be covered if you are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits under state or federal law.
You must be able and available to work unless you cannot work because of specific circumstances that relate to COVID-19.
The Connecticut Department of Labor will review your unemployment claim and determine if you are eligible to receive unemployment benefits. If the Department of Labor denies your claim, you have a right to appeal. There are strict requirements to file an appeal, and you must act quickly once you receive the denial. We recommend utilizing an Unemployment Lawyer if you have been denied a claim.
Contact Guendelsberger Law Offices LLP today to learn if you are eligible to receive benefits, or if you have been denied benefits and need assistance.