Massachusetts
Information on Employees' Unemployment Insurance Coverage Poster
Mandatory
The Information on Employees' Unemployment Insurance Coverage is a Massachusetts unemployment law poster provided for businesses by the Massachusetts Department Of Labor and Workforce Development. This is a required poster for all Massachusetts employers, and any business that fails to post this notification may be subject to penalties or fines.
This mandatory poster contains information on unemployment insurance benefits in Massachusetts. It includes instructions on how to file a claim and the timeline for receiving benefits. A section on the poster also explains the benefits that may be received as well as the taxation of any benefits.
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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13 PDFS
Minimum-Wage.org provides an additional twelve required and optional Massachusetts labor law posters that may be relevant to your business. Be sure to also print and post all required state labor law posters, as well as all of the mandatory federal labor law posters.
Massachusetts Poster Name | Poster Type |
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Required Workers' Compensation Poster | Workers Compensation Law |
Required Workers' Compensation Poster (Spanish) | Workers Compensation Law |
Required Information on Employees' Unemployment Insurance Coverage | Unemployment Law |
Required Earned Sick Time | Sick Leave Law |
Required Right to Know Workplace Notice | Job Safety Law |
List of all 13 Massachusetts labor law posters
Massachusetts Labor Law Poster Sources:
- Original poster PDF URL: https://www.mass.gov/doc/information-on-employees-unemployment-insurance-coverage-form-2553a/download
, last updated May 2020
- Massachusetts Labor Law Poster Page at http://www.mass.gov/lwd/labor-standards/dls/massachusetts-workplace-poster-requirements.html
- Massachusetts Department Of Labor and Workforce Development at http://www.mass.gov/lwd/
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