New Hampshire Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Where Can I Get Additional Information On Child Labor?
  A: NH Dept. of Labor Inspection Division PO Box 2076, Concord, NH 03302­2076 (603) 271­1492 or 271­6294 www.state.nh.us/dol More
• Q: What Are The Eligibility Requirements?
  A: In order to be eligible for unemployment compensation, you must meet the following requirements in each week: You must be totally or partially unemployed. You are … More
• Q: How Do I File An Initial Claim For Unemployment Benefits?
  A: Open your claim by filing in person in the NHES Office nearest you, unless you are filing an Interstate Claim. You must file your initial claim in person within 3 … More
• Q: What Will Happen After I File My Initial Claim?
  A: A Determination regarding your eligibility will be mailed to you. If you are eligible for any payment, your check is usually mailed the same day as the Determination. … More
• Q: How Do I File Continued Claims For Weekly Benefits?
  A: Continue your claim by filing for weekly benefits by calling 1­800­266­2252 (or 665­1600 in the Manchester area) after the week is over. Your … More
• Q: What Determines My Benefit Amount?
  A: Your maximum weekly benefit amount is the most you may receive for each week of total unemployment. It is based on your total base period earnings. In New Hampshire … More
• Q: Are Unemployment Benefits Taxable?
  A: Yes. You may voluntarily elect to have 10% of your gross benefits deducted and withheld for Federal Income Tax purposes. Federal Income Tax will be deducted after all … More
• Q: Can I Work Part Time And Still Receive Benefits?
  A: If you receive or will receive wages for less than full time work, your Weekly Benefit Amount will be reduced by a part of those wages for each week to which the … More
• Q: What If I Do Not Agree With The Determination That I Receive?
  A: You may appeal a Determination if you disagree with it. You must appeal within fourteen calendar days from the date the Determination was mailed to you. Your … More
• Q: What Happens After I File My Appeal?
  A: You will be notified by mail to appear at a hearing. Along with your notification you will receive a pamphlet explaining the appeals process. The hearing will be held … More
• Q: What Happens At An Appeal Hearing?
  A: The Appeal Tribunal will review the facts leading to the Determination and will ask for further facts. You and your employer will also be given an opportunity to ask … More

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