relative to weekly benefit amounts for unemployment compensation.

HB 542 changes how unemployment compensation benefits are calculated in New Hampshire. It sets maximum weekly benefits and total benefits for a benefit year based on an individual's annual earnings, requiring at least $1,400 earned in each of two calendar quarters. For example, workers earning $2,800 annually would receive a maximum weekly benefit of $32, totaling $832 for the benefit year. This affects unemployed workers who qualify under the new earnings thresholds, replacing previous benefit calculation methods. The bill applies to benefit years beginning on or after its effective date.