Unemployment Compensation Information

The new law regarding unemployment compensation has been recently modified. M.G.L. c. 151A Section 62A requires employers to provide to their employees separated from work, information on how to file unemployment compensation claims. Its changes are as follows:

As of May of 1998, employers must now post at each site operated by the employer, in a conspicuous place, accessible to employees, the following information: the name and mailing address of the employer, the identification number assigned to the employer by the division of unemployment, instructions on how to file a claim for unemployment compensation, the address and telephone number of the regional office of said division located nearest the work site, and the telephone number of the teleclaim information line.

Each employer must issue to every separated employee, as soon as practicable, but not to exceed 30 days from the last day the employee performed compensable work, written information furnished or approved by the division which must contain the name and mailing address of the employer, the identification number assigned to the employer, instructions on how to file a claim for unemployment compensation, the address and telephone number of the regional office which serves the recipient, and the telephone number of the teleclaim information line.

To learn more information about this new law contact your local unemployment office or your attorney.