CTDOL announces increase in weekly unemployment benefits, wages for restaurant workers performing more than tipped food service

Torri Donley

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Kurt Westby announced Wednesday an increase to the weekly unemployment benefit allowance along with an increase to the rate of pay for restaurant/food service workers performing more than tipped food service. The new increase for unemployment benefits is $18/week for […]

Food insecurity expected to increase in Maine

Torri Donley

The CARES Act’s additional $600 ended at the end of July. Since then, food banks have been gearing up for an uptick in demand. WATERVILLE, Maine — We’re just about six months into the pandemic and, while many businesses and the people they employ are back open, many Maine families […]