COVID-19 Client Advisor (May 18, 2020)
Client Advisor regarding Phase 1 of Massachusetts' Reopening Plan
Governor Signs Bill Waiving Waiting Period For Unemployment Benefits
Governor Baker Waives Waiting Period For Unemployment Benefits
Appeals Court Denies Unemployment Compensation to Unlicensed Teacher
Appeals Court denies unemployment benefits to a teacher who failed to maintain her educator’s license in Borroni v. D.U.A. (No 13-P-442) (Rule 1:28).
Practice Update: Department of Unemployment Assistance
The statute governing Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance was recently amended to comply with a federally imposed mandate that prohibits states from providing relief of charges to an employer’s unemployment compensation account when an employer (or employer’s agent) fails to adequately or timely respond to an information request by the Department of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”). M.G.L. c.151A, § 38A.
DUA Guidance on Seasonal Employment
Massachusetts DUA issues a guidance letter on seasonal employment.