Here’s a bit of good news for many Refugees:

Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced today that unemployed Connecticut residents who have exhausted their 20 weeks of federally extended jobless benefits are now eligible for 13 more weeks of compensation.  The Governor said the 13-week extension applies to those jobseekers who have exhausted their initial 26 weeks of state unemployment insurance and the 20 weeks of federal benefits are now eligible for a “Second-Tier” of 13 weeks.  “These additional 13 weeks of benefits represent a welcome relief to those citizens who are struggling to pay their bills and have not yet found new jobs,” Governor Rell said. Residents eligible for “Second-Tier” benefits will be notified by mail by the state Department of Labor after they exhaust their 20-week benefits extension. Those with general questions about the federal extension can also call toll-free at 1-877-522-6711.
For more information, please visit http://www.ct.gov/governorrell/cwp/view.asp?A=3675&Q=431938 .