How to Sign Up for Unemployment
Log onto the website (linked below) and create an account with a password. Be sure to save the password in case management notes.
Also provide an accessible e-mail and phone number, even if they are not the clients
After completing the application, inform clients they must log on weekly to get claims. They may also need to answer a few questions when logging on.
Make sure a Mass ID is provided timely to prevent the appeal process
Reminder: To be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, you must:
Have earned at least:
$6,300 (rounded down to nearest hundred dollars) during the last 4 completed calendar quarters, and
30 times the weekly benefit amount you would be eligible to collect
Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Be unemployed, or working significantly reduced hours, through no fault of your own
Be able and willing to begin suitable work without delay when offered
To qualify for benefits, each week, you must be:
Physically able to work
Available to work
Actively looking for work (3 work search attempts)
Helpful Tip: If you're unsure if you can prove that you meet the "actively looking for work requirement," you can ask your case manager to write a verification letter that you are actively searching for work.