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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.
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- 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...
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File a Weekly Unemployment Compensation Certification. After you have filed your initial application for benefits or reopened an existing application, you must file a certification for each week in which you are totally or partially unemployed. You can also call us at (888) 255-4728. File online.
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.
Learn about Pennsylvania's unemployment programs, how to get benefits, report fraud, and more.
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.
Select your state on this map to find the eligibility rules for unemployment benefits. You may be able to file online or by phone. To qualify for benefits, many states require that you: Earned at least a certain amount within the last 12-24 months. Worked consistently for the last 12-24 months.