I started a company and was also working full time for another one when they laid me off. Am I?

While the laws will differ in different states in the US, I think in most cases no (If you own a business that is making money). I know this applies in the state of Washington.

Possibly this will require an approval by the unemployment office. Rules and eligibility can be found here: ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/unemplt/ucel.

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