Unemployment Compensation Bureau – Concord, NH

Unemployment Compensation Bureau

The Unemployment Compensation Bureau, a division of New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES), is responsible for the administration and processing of unemployment insurance benefits. 📉 Located at the NHES headquarters on South Fruit Street, this bureau determines claimant eligibility and manages the disbursement of funds to qualified individuals who have lost their employment through no fault of their own. The office ensures that benefits are paid promptly and in accordance with state and federal laws.

Claims and Benefits

• Initial Claims: Review and adjudication of new applications for unemployment assistance. 📝
• Weekly Certifications: Processing of continued claims where individuals verify their eligibility and job search activities each week. 🗓️
• Benefit Determination: Calculation of weekly benefit amounts based on past earnings and employment history. 🧮

Adjudication and Appeals

The bureau handles fact-finding interviews to resolve issues regarding separation from work or refusal of job offers. If benefits are denied, the bureau provides information on the appeals process. ⚖️ Assistance is available via the Unemployment Assistance Hotline for claimants requiring help with their filings.