UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

 

1.  Basic information about unemployment benefits.

2.  More detailed information, click here.

3.  To file a claim, contact the Department of Unemployment Assistance (617-626-6800).

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Getting help

 

Free assistance for eligible clients in the greater Boston area (service areas vary):

Greater Boston Legal Services (617-603-1810) 

Volunteer Lawyers Project (617-603-1700) 

Harvard Legal Aid Bureau (617-495-4408) 

If you live outside of Greater Boston, use the Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder.

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If you do not qualify for assistance at one of these organizations and need to hire a law firm, contact the  referral services at Massachusetts Bar Association (617-654-0400) or Boston Bar Association (617-742-0625).