Show Endnotes Hide Endnotes. Are a US citizen or have work authorization. And Were laid off, fired, or quit your job for a reason that was not your fault, including a reason related to COVID, such as: no childcare or elder care, or no in-person, full-time school for your children, or your job is a serious health risk for your child, dependent, family or household member.
Your benefits 26 weeks of UI,or less. At the end of your benefit year, the 52 weeks after you first applied for UI, you must reapply for regular UI.
DUA will recalculate your weekly benefit amount, which may change. This book explains how to prevent harassment and discrimination—and quickly and effectively handle any incidents that arise. The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations shows you how to legally and successfully investigate and resolve any type of complaint or problem. It covers common workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, violence, drug and alcohol use, and employee theft.
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Ads by Google. You can ask the Department of Unemployment Assistance to withhold taxes from your weekly benefits. There are currently two ways to apply for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts — online and by phone.
You can apply by phone by calling either from area codes , , , and or for all other area codes. Customer service by phone is available from Monday through Friday from a. Eastern time, but you can only call on certain days based on your Social Security number. Anyone can call on Friday.
You will also need to provide the following employment information for the 15 months before your claim:. You must request benefits every week you are unemployed and start looking for work immediately. The DUA should process your initial claim within 21 to 28 days after filing. Collecting Unemployment After a Layoff If you were laid off, lost your job in a reduction-in-force RIF , or got "downsized" for economic reasons, you will meet this requirement. Collecting Unemployment After Quitting You won't be eligible for unemployment benefits if you quit your job voluntarily, without good cause.
Collecting Unemployment After Being Fired If you were fired because you lacked the skills to perform the job or simply weren't a good fit, you won't necessarily be barred from receiving benefits. Your total base period earnings must be at least 30 times your weekly benefit amount. Amount and Duration of Unemployment Benefits in Massachusetts If you are eligible to receive unemployment, your weekly benefit in Massachusetts will be half of your average weekly wage during the two highest paid quarters of the base period or the highest paid quarter only, if you worked during only two quarters of the base period.
How to File a Claim for Unemployment Benefits in Massachusetts You may file your claim for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts by phone or online. How to Appeal a Denial of Unemployment Benefits in Massachusetts If your unemployment claim is denied , you have ten days to file appeal the decision to the Department of Unemployment Assistance.
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