DECEMBER 2006 EMPLOYER INFORMATION NOTICE

2006 – 2007 Tax Information

RATE FOR NEW EMPLOYERS RATES RANGE TAXABLE WAGE BASE

2006: 2.9% 2006 : 1.1 – 6.0% 2006: $15,000

By law, the rates and any Trust Fund solvency

2007: 3.1% amount for the year 2007 cannot be determined 2007: $15,000
until the end of December 2006. The rate
information will be available for the 1st quarter
Employer Information Notice in March 2007.

MINIMUM WAGE

Connecticut’s minimum wage in 2006 is $7.40 per hour. On January 1, 2007, the minimum wage will
increase to $7.65 per hour.

SPECIAL NOTES TO EMPLOYERS FROM TWO DOL UNITS:

Office of Program Policy

As of October 1, 2006, Conn. Gen. Stat. §31-235 exempts unemployed individuals with a permanent,
long-term or chronic mental or physical impairment from the requirement of looking for full-time work if the
individual (1) provides documentation to the Administrator from a licensed physician which certifies that
the individual is unable to work full-time and the limitation to part-time employment is due to the
impairment and (2) the individual establishes that the part-time limitation does not effectively remove the
individual from the labor force.

Pursuant to federal regulations and state law, wage information and other confidential Unemployment
Compensation information may be requested and utilized for other governmental purposes, including, but
not limited to, verification of an individual’s eligibility for other government programs.

Office of Apprenticeship Training

The Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Training requests that employers review
the information attached with this notice regarding Registered Apprenticeship.

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Three Time-Saving Suggestions from the Tax Automation & Wage Processing Unit…

1) File Your Quarterly Taxes Without Fillng Out Paper Forms

Simply use our Connecticut Internet Tax and Wage System. It’s been available for three years, and more
than 13,000 employers took advantage of it last quarter. To join with employers who have chosen to
eliminate the use of paper forms for quarterly filing, log on to https://wage.ctdol.state.ct.us.

2) Magnetic Media Filers – Eliminate the Need for Diskettes, Cartridges or Tapes
If you are currently submitting your quarterly tax and wage information on a diskette, cartridge or tape,
save time and money by submitting the information electronically using File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The
file you send will remain the same; however, it is uploaded via our Web site. Upon a successful
transmission, an email confirmation showing receipt of your information will be sent Please complete the
form at www.ctdol.state.ct.us/uitax/ftp_form1.htm to register for this convenient service.

3) File your No Wage Returns via Telephone

If you are a registered employer, but are currently operating without employees, you are still required to
file a quarterly return with the Department of Labor. These no wage returns can be filed quickly and
easily over the telephone. A recent enhancement to the system is the implementation of a confirmation
number after completing a telephone filing. The confirmation number must be retained as your evidence
of timely filing.

In the Hartford area, call (860) 566-1018, or

in the Hamden area, call (203) 248-4270

YOUR LOCAL FIELD AUDIT UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION OFFICE LISTED BELOW CAN PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IF YOU
HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING ANY UI TAX INFORMATION IN THIS NOTICE
Bridgeport (203) 455-2725 Hartford (860) 256-3725 Norwich (860) 859-5700
Danbury (203) 797-4148 Middletown (860) 754-5130 Torrington (860) 626-6221
Enfield (860) 741-4285 New Britain (860) 827-7063 Waterbury (203) 437-3400
Hamden (203) 859-3325 New London (860) 439-7550 Willimantic (860) 423-2689

Thank you, and Best Wishes of the Season and the New Year,
Carl R. Olandt, U. C. Director of Accounts
Jerry Fleming, U.C. Assistant Director of Accounts
 REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
EMPLOY AN EFFECTIVE SKILLS ENHANCEMENT SOLUTION

Registered Apprenticeship for Workforce Development

Registered Apprenticeship is a highly flexible training model combining on-the-job learning and related classroom
instruction in which paid employees receive technical and practical training in highly-skilled occupations. It offers a
proven methodology that allows employers to establish the standards of proficiency required of its professionals.

The time requirements and substance of an apprenticeship training program depend on the occupation. Apprentices
work and learn under the direction of qualified personnel who are experienced in their professional field. Over time,
apprentices are provided diverse and complex training that helps them become highly skilled in their chosen careers.

Registered Apprenticeship Offers:

Employers gain: Employees receive:

• A proven process for imparting the knowledge • On-the-job learning under the guidance of
and skills of experienced personnel to new experienced and qualified personnel
employees

• Greater workforce competency and productivity • Occupation-specific education/technical

instruction
• Partnerships with certification and licensing • Training and certifications that meet
agencies industry/business standards

• A valuable asset in the recruitment and retention • Opportunities to receive education, develop
of a highly qualified workforce skills, and gain experience that will enable
them to advance in their careers

• Veterans may be eligible to receive a

monthly benefit check from the Department
of Veterans Affairs

Please take a few moments to complete the survey on the reverse side and return, or you can take the survey on-line at
www.ctapprenticeship.com
Type of Business: (check applicable)

Aerospace Bioscience Maritime

Plastics Agriculture Insurance / Finance
Metal Manufacturing Software IT Tourism
Healthcare Construction Business Technology
Food Service / Hospitality Other

Is there a need for training/additional training for employees in your industry?

Yes Somewhat No

Do you feel there will be significant growth in your industry in the upcoming years?

Yes Somewhat No

Would a registered apprenticeship program benefit your company?

Yes Somewhat No

Are you already a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program? Yes No

Interested in more information? Yes No

Would you like to be contacted? Yes No

Company Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip
Your name and title:
Telephone: Fax:
Email:

Please return to:

Connecticut State Labor Department
Office of Apprenticeship Training
200 Folly Brook Boulevard
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Fax: 860.263.6088

www.ctapprenticeship.com