CT DOL Press Room

Hartford Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Collecting Benefits

Ricardo Santiago was sentenced to 57 months in prison for fraudulently collecting over $316,000 in Social Security benefits, over $36,000 in unemployment benefits, and over $18,000 in food stamp benefits. He was also ordered to pay $371,686 in restitution.

September Jobs Data Shows Slowing Growth

The Connecticut Department of Labor reported that state employment declined by 5,700 jobs in September, indicating a slowing growth trend consistent with national patterns. This data release provides an update on the state's labor market conditions.

Connecticut Department of Labor September Labor Report

The Connecticut Department of Labor has released its September labor report. This report provides updated statistics on employment, unemployment, and other key labor market indicators for the state.

Connecticut Labor Market Data Update

The Connecticut Department of Labor has released its latest labor market data, indicating a slight increase in unemployment and mixed job growth for October and November. This report provides an update on the state's employment situation.

Connecticut Labor Dept Joins Multistate Worker Protection Alliance

The Connecticut Department of Labor has joined a multistate alliance focused on worker protection. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration and information sharing among state labor agencies to better enforce labor laws and protect workers across participating states.

State Unemployment Rate Rises, Jobs Decline

The Connecticut Department of Labor announced that the state's unemployment rate increased to 4.2% in December, with a net loss of 1,500 jobs. This report provides updated labor market statistics for the state.