About the Office of Unemployment Insurance
The Office of Unemployment Insurance is responsible for:
- Providing leadership, direction and assistance to state workforce agencies in the implementation and administration of state unemployment insurance (UI) programs, Federal unemployment compensation programs, and other wage-loss, worker dislocation and adjustment assistance compensation programs.
- Managing strategically in order to ensure high performance, greater public accountability, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders in business, labor, and state governments by:
Providing oversight, guidance, and technical assistance for the federal-state unemployment compensation system and providing budget and legislative support to state workforce agencies to administer their UI programs and assist individuals to return quickly to suitable work.
Office Structure