CT DOL: Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed and Independent Contractors

Connecticut State Unemployment Program
For: Employees, Self-employed, Independent Contractors
Eligibility: Recent changes have expanded eligibility to include self-employed, independent contractors, “gig workers”, free-lancers. These are categories of workers who did not pay into the unemployment fund through payroll deductions.
Amount: Calculated based on earnings history plus $600/week additional from federal government.
CT Department of Labor – Frequently Asked Questions