Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits to which they are entitled by law through their state Unemployment Insurance program. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for unemployment insurance benefits, the benefits provided by the program, and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete unemployment application forms; negotiate on their behalf with unemployment insurance benefits staff; prepare a written appeal; and/or represent them in administrative hearings or judicial litigation. Included are organizations that offer a range of advocacy services as well as legal aid programs which offer more formalized legal assistance.
URL Name
FT-1000-8900
Third Level Code
FT-1000
Taxonomy Code
FT-1000.8900
Parent Code
FT-1000
Family Code
F
Second Level Code
FT
Fourth Level Code
FT-1000-8900
Use References
Unemployment Compensation Benefits Assistance, Unemployment Hearings Representation Assistance
Publication Status
Online