News & Updates
- Community Forum On Choices & Priorities
- Recovery Funds For Workers On North Shore
- $1.79M to Boost Job Training and Support Services in Northampton & Surrounding Communities
- Recovery Funds For Workers In Northampton And Surrounding Communities
- $4.6M to Boost Job Training and Support Services for Fall River & Surrounding Communities
- $4.3M to Boost Job Training and Support Services in Central MA
Federal stimulus bill
 | American Recovery And Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 |  |
ARRA will help unemployed workers by:
- Increasing unemployment checks by $25 per week
- Excluding the first $2,400 of unemployed benefits from federal tax
- Allowing more individuals to qualify for extended unemployment benefits by extending the deadlines for application and payment
- Providing a federal subsidy of 65 percent of monthly COBRA premium for up to nine months
Accessing Unemployment Insurance Online Services
About 60,000 Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants conveniently certify for weekly benefits online via WebCert. Once online, claimants can also access these services:
| • | Check the status of their claim | • | Verify the amount and date of the most recent benefit payment |
| • | Print a copy of the 2008 Tax Form 1099-G | • | Initiate or change federal or state tax withholding deductions |
| • | Set up, cancel or change Direct Deposit payments |
Tip: Claimants initiating a new UI claim can expedite the processing of their claim by providing their severance pay information online.
Learn more about online services or register now.
Unemployment Insurance Extensions
The Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC08) Program provides up to 33 weeks of extended benefits for eligible claimants.
 | One-Stop Career Centers across the Commonwealth help job seekers and employers by providing a wide array of employment-related programs and services. |
Find a Career Center | Find a Job | Post a Job | Upcoming Events | |
Our Organization
- Department of Industrial Accidents
- Department of Labor
- Department of Workforce Development
- Division of Apprentice Training
- Division of Career Services
- Division of Labor Relations
- Division of Occupational Safety
- Division of Unemployment Assistance
- Commonwealth Corporation
- Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board
Key Resources
