Online Services
To File An Unemployment Claim, please access the CT Department of Labor at http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-online/index.htm
Employee Assistance
The CT Department of Labor offers guidance for your employees if you need to temporarily close your business, including how to file for unemployment benefits, FMLA, as well as a reduction-in-work alternative to layoffs, called SharedWork.
CT Paid Leave Authority
Connecticut passed legislation to create a comprehensive paid family and medical leave insurance program funded by employees and voluntary self-enrolled participants. Please reference this site for guidance regarding registering your business, the collection of wage deductions, and the distribution of benefits.
Business Resources
The State of Connecticut provides updated information at https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus. A dedicated phone line, 860-500-2333, can be used for direct assistance and guidance, or you can send an e-mail to [email protected]. Information about a short-term low-interest loan program is expected to be announced soon.
Free Professional Consulting
Business advisors from the CT Small Business Development Center can help you apply for emergency loans or provide no-cost advice - for details go to CTSBDC.com. To request business advice, go here to sign up directly.
Emergency Loans
Loans of up to $2 million are available from the US Small Business Administration – click here for details or if you're ready to begin applying online click here.
Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Borrower Application Form
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of CT have created the NAIFA CT website including a link to a NAIFA COVID-19 resource page that members can access at www.naifact.org . This site may be useful information for individuals who own or manage small to mid-sized businesses who may need some relief from the economic impact of the current pandemic.
Department of Revenue Services
Department of Revenue Services Please visit this site for current information regarding Connecticut annual tax returns and filing deadlines.
The Town of Groton Economic Development has created an additional list of resources and important links located at their Disaster Assistance webpage.