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Posted inEconomic Development, Money

Lamont hopes to expand CT’s already surging anti-layoff program

Avatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf September 23, 2020 @ 3:59 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:39 am

The Shared Work Program lets companies reduce employees’ hours rather than laying them off. Workers get partial state unemployment,.

Posted inMoney

Auditors: More state police needed to control surging overtime

Avatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf September 22, 2020 @ 5:15 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:39 am

More than half of the troopers surveyed in a recent state audit earned more overtime than base pay.

Posted inMoney

Connecticut jobless to receive additional $300 starting this week from new federal program

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat September 14, 2020 @ 5:09 pmJuly 13, 2022 @ 3:08 pm

The money will be paid retroactively to July 26 for those who qualify and will be paid for six weeks.

Posted inMoney

CT’s jobless rate is on the rise, but is it real?

Avatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf September 9, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:40 am

A new analysis says Connecticut’s unemployment is worsening, but a state labor economist counters that’s due to a statistically oddity.

Posted inMoney

Thousands wait months for unemployment compensation during COVID

Avatar photo by Jacqueline Rabe Thomas September 8, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:39 am

The wait for an unemployment hearing is 10 weeks, seven weeks longer than before COVID-19 hit the state.

Posted inEconomic Development

Report: Number of working poor on the rise in CT leading up to the pandemic

Avatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf September 6, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:39 am

A growing number of working poor families in Connecticut face stagnating wages and a rising cost of living.

Posted inMoney

Federal Reserve gives CT economy mixed review as COVID concerns continue

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat September 2, 2020 @ 5:14 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:39 am

Connecticut car sales and some retail sales were strong, but many employers in New England are facing a labor shortage.

Posted inMoney

Lamont moving forward with agency overhauls as wave of retirements approaches

Avatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf September 2, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:37 am

Gov. Ned Lamont will hire a consultant to prepare agencies for the retirement of thousands of employees within two years.

Posted inPolitics

Workers may see bigger paychecks under Trump plan, but Larson says there’s a price to pay

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat August 31, 2020 @ 3:05 pmJuly 13, 2022 @ 3:08 pm

Under Trump’s plan, paychecks would be larger for the rest of this year, then shrink as deferred taxes are repaid.

Posted inEconomic Development

CT will need emergency loan soon to bolster unemployment trust

Avatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf August 10, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:35 am

Connecticut will need an emergency federal loan soon to bolster its unemployment program, which could mean higher taxes for businesses.

Posted inMoney

Lembo: CT’s economic gains could slip away soon without more federal aid

Avatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf August 3, 2020 @ 3:58 pmJuly 11, 2022 @ 12:47 pm

Connecticut’s recent economic gains could soon slip away without more federal aid, Comptroller Kevin P. Lembo says.

Posted inNews

Lamont softens opposition to continuing federal unemployment benefits

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat July 16, 2020 @ 4:13 pmJuly 13, 2022 @ 3:09 pm

The governor says he could support giving the jobless less than the current payout of $600 a week.

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As Congress weighs hazard pay for pandemic’s front-line workers, advocates say it’s not enough

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat June 26, 2020 @ 2:15 pmAugust 3, 2022 @ 12:33 pm

Connecticut’s Latino and Black workers have borne the brunt of the pandemic and advocates say they’ll need long-term help.

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Senate Dems want broad social justice agenda for July session, others say there isn’t time

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf, Kelan Lyons and Jacqueline Rabe Thomas June 19, 2020 @ 2:51 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:35 am

Senate Democrats want to tackle systemic racial inequalities in housing, education and beyond. But there’s only agreement on police reforms.

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Lamont says state employee unions won’t postpone raises

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas June 9, 2020 @ 3:15 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:32 am

Gov. Ned Lamont says state employees won’t postpone raises to help the state cope with COVID-19.

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