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The Department of Unemployment Assistance serves Massachusetts residents who are unemployed and looking for work, and employers that are legally required to contribute to the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) program.
- News and Announcements
If you file a new claim on or after July 2, 2023, the...
- Office of Multilingual Services
The Office of Multilingual Services ensures meaningful...
- Board of Review
Our decisions affect eligibility for unemployment benefits,...
- Department of Transitional Assistance
The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and...
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (Pua)
PUA provided up to 79 weeks of benefits to individuals who...
- Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Apply for unemployment benefits. Have you lost your job? You...
- Request Weekly UI Benefits
When requesting weekly unemployment benefits online, we...
- Unemployment
If you’re unemployed in Massachusetts, you may be eligible...
- News and Announcements
Apply for unemployment benefits. Have you lost your job? You may qualify for Unemployment Insurance (UI), which is temporary income to support you while you look for a new one. You should apply for unemployment benefits during your first week of total or partial unemployment.
When requesting weekly unemployment benefits online, we strongly recommend using a laptop or desktop computer. Log in to your UI Online account. Select Request benefit payment on your account home page. Follow the prompts to request a benefit payment. Print the confirmation page for your records.
If you’re unemployed in Massachusetts, you may be eligible for resources to help you get back on your feet. Employers can also find information about the contributions they must make by law for their employees.
To access UI Online from a computer: Log in as a claimant Reset your password To visit the Re-Employment Center, make an appointment at mass.gov/RECappointment
UI Online provides a way for you to file and access your Unemployment Insurance claim. YouTube videos are available to help claimants learn about UI Online Services: How to Apply for UI Benefits – Getting Started with UI Online to File for Massachusetts Unemployment Benefits.
Online: Log in to UI Online to apply for UI, appeal a denial, request weekly benefits, and more. Phone: 877-626-6800. Open 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.