Jodi Rell on Jobs

Republican CT Governor

$600K to upgrade unemployment insurance system

Gov. Jodi Rell and Rep. Nancy Johnson (R-New Britain) announced today that the Connecticut Department of Labor has received a $603,269 grant to upgrade its unemployment insurance system to better serve out-of-work individuals and businesses that are part of the system.

"Protecting the integrity of our unemployment insurance system and improving the services we offer to businesses and individuals is a win-win situation for all of our residents," Governor Rell said. "Our goal is to make sure that workers who are eligible for benefits get them as easily as possible. The information they receive must be complete and accurate. This grant should result in lower administrative costs and fewer erroneous payments. It should also save employers time and money when it comes to tax and wage reporting."

The grant is part of an $18.6 million package announced by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao.

Source: Press Release, "Unemployment Insurance" Sep 22, 2004

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