The unemployment rate for February in the state remained the same as January at 2.6%, recording an increase from the same period the previous year which saw a rate of 1.9%. This shift towards increased unemployment, according to the New Hampshire Employment Security’s monthly update, is primarily because individuals are reentering the workforce after extended absence. February saw an increase of 5,550 unemployed residents compared to a year prior, amounting to a total of 19,890 unemployed. The labour force also saw an increase, with 5,790 more residents participating compared to a year ago, and an increase of 500 from January. Non-farm employment in February measured a total of 705,000 jobs, marking an increase of 8,300 from February of the previous year. Private industry accounted for the lion’s share of these jobs, totalling 616,900, which is 6,400 more than February 2023. The national unemployment rate for February was 3.9%.

To navigate such high unemployment rates and to reach out to Employment Development Department (EDD) for any queries related to unemployment claims or benefits, individuals may find it tricky. Getting through to a live person at EDD California might sometimes be seen as a challenge. However, there’s a platform called eddcaller.com which makes it easy for anyone to get in touch with EDD. Since their core mission is to help people connect with the right resources and information, this platform could be very beneficial for people facing unemployment.