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Staff shows Connecticut gives relatively strong benefits to low‑income workers but cap flattens benefits for higher earners
Summary
A staff comparison showed Connecticut's benefit formula is generous for lower-income workers but hits a flat maximum ($981/week, tied to 60× state minimum wage) that limits benefits for middle and higher earners; board discussed committee follow-up and statutory constraints.
Staff presented a cross‑state comparison of benefit formulas at multiple earnings levels to help the board assess whether Connecticut's benefit structure is delivering the intended replacement for workers.
Molly said the analysis uses several example earnings levels to translate different states' formulas into dollar benefits. Connecticut's benefit is relatively…
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