Massachusetts Information on Employees' Unemployment Insurance Coverage Poster
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The Information on Employees' Unemployment Insurance Coverage is a labor law posters poster by the Massachusetts Department Of Labor and Workforce Development. This is a mandatory posting for all employers in Massachusetts, and businesses who fail to comply may be subject to fines or sanctions.
Updated 10/2015. This poster must be posted in a conspicuous place where all employees will see it. This poster describes how to qualify for Unemployment benefits and how to apply for Unemployment.
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Information about Employees’ Unemployment Insurance Coverage Employer’s name Employer’s DUA ID Number Employer’s Address Employees of this business or organization are covered by Unemployment Insurance (UI), a program financed entirely by Massachusetts employers. No deductions are made from your salary to cover the cost of your Unemployment Insurance benefits. If you lose your job, you may be entitled to collect Unemployment Insurance. Outlined below is the information you need in order to apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. Your employer must give you a copy of the pamphlet: How to File a Claim for Unemployment Insurance Benefits, within 30 days of your last day of work. This pamphlet is provided to your employer by the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). You must be in the United States, its territories, or Canada when filing a claim or certifying for weekly UI benefits. There are two ways to apply for UI Benefits: Apply online at mass.gov/unemployment-insurance-ui-for-workers To file a claim online, you must create a MyMassGov personal account at mass.gov/howto/register-for-a-mymassgov-personal-account. Then go to the Unemployment Services website at https://unemployment.mass.gov/Claimants/_/ and login using your MyMassGov account. Unemployment Services for Workers is a secure, easy to use, self-service system. You can apply for benefits, reopen an existing claim, request weekly benefit payments, check your claim status, sign up for direct deposit, update your address, and even file an appeal online. To apply for benefits online, visit mass.gov/unemployment-insurance-ui-for-workers, and complete the required information to submit your application. Apply by calling the TeleClaim Center Unemployment Insurance services are available by phone. You can apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits, reopen a current claim, obtain up-to-date information on the status of your claim and benefit payment, resolve problems, and sign up for direct deposit, all by phone. To apply for benefits by phone, call the TeleClaim Center at 1-(877) 626-6800. You will be asked to enter your Social Security Number and the year you were born. You will then be connected to an agent who will take the information necessary to file your claim. IMPORTANT: Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151A, Section 62A requires that this notice be displayed at each site operated by an employer, in a conspicuous place, where it is accessible to all employees. It must include the name and mailing address of the employer, and the identification number assigned to the employer by the Department of Unemployment Assistance .An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For hearing-impaired relay services, call 711. mass.gov/dua Form 2553-A Rev.4-25-25
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, updated August 2025 - Massachusetts Labor Law Posters at http://www.mass.gov/lwd/labor-standards/dls/massachusetts-workplace-poster-requirements.html
- Massachusetts Department Of Labor and Workforce Development
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