Information for Workers Affected by Covid-19

Information provided to assist those who recently suffered a job loss due to COVID-19.

Unemployment Compensation

Steps to take to file an unemployment claim

• First, ask your employer if you are eligible for newly enacted leave and pay benefits, provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
• To apply for unemployment compensation, contact the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance. To apply over the phone, call 617-626-6800 or 877-626-6800. You can also apply online at www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-unemployment-benefits
  
• See the Department of Unemployment Assistance Coronavirus Unemployment Handbook.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

The State is considering legislation to waive the 1 week waiting period for applicants who are displaced by the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Benefits may be available to a worker who is out of work due to temporary shutdown of work, lay off, quarantine or an order to stay home.

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