Kurt Westby is retiring as state labor commissioner and will be succeeded by deputy, former state Sen. Danté Bartolomeo.
Kurt Westby
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As CT jobless rate jumps, officials say it finally reflects reality
Connecticut has complained its official jobless rate should be higher. It got its wish on Thursday,
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Laid off due to COVID-19? The wait for benefits is 3 weeks
The COVID-19 effect in Connecticut: The time to process a jobless claim has jumped from three days to three weeks.
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Scott Jackson headed to DOL, Dennis Murphy to DMV
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is breaking with long practice by going outside the ranks of organized labor for a new commissioner of labor by naming former Hamden Mayor Scott Jackson, one of several key personnel moves made Monday. Malloy also sent Dennis Murphy, the administration’s long-time trouble-shooter to DMV as acting commissioner.