UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) administers the Unemployment Insurance program, providing temporary assistance to unemployed Massachusetts workers. For additional information, please visit the DUA website.
HOW TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS
HOW TO REQUEST A BENEFIT PAYMENT
COVID-19 Information
Quick Call UI Assistance
MassHire Lowell staff is available for 15 minutes sessions to answer questions for individuals who have already filed an unemployment claim. The sessions are limited but may expand in the future.
Letter Verifying UI Income
If you need proof of your income from unemployment benefits, learn how to request it from the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
Request a letter verifying your unemployment benefits income
To receive debt relief for non-fault PUA overpayment benefits received in 2020 and/or 2021, YOU MUST apply for a waiver. A new simple one-click waiver form makes it easy! Even if you were denied before, login to your PUA account now and click REQUEST WAIVER. https://bit.ly/MassPUA
To receive debt relief for non-fault UI overpayment benefits received in 2020 and/or 2021, YOU MUST apply for a waiver. A new simple one-click waiver form makes it easy! Even if you were denied before, login to your UI account now and click REQUEST WAIVER. https://bit.ly/MassUI
