Guidelines

How do I speak to someone at Mass Dua?

How do I speak to someone at Mass Dua?

The best way to reach the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is by phone. Our main Call Center can be reached at (877) 626-6800 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Multilingual call agents are available.

How do I appeal a Massachusetts unemployment decision?

How to appeal

  1. Log in to your UI Online account.
  2. Click View and maintain in the left pane.
  3. Click Monetary and issue summary.
  4. Select the issue ID and then click Appeal.

How long does it take to hear back from an unemployment appeal Massachusetts?

How long does it take to get a hearing date? DUA says that you should get a hearing within 30 days of the day you file an appeal. But during the COVID-19 emergency you may have to wait longer.

How do I get a live person at mass unemployment?

How to Talk to a Live Person in Massachusetts Unemployment Customer Service. If you need to speak to a live customer service representative in Massachusetts Unemployment customer service you need to dial 1-877-626-6800.

How long does mass Pua appeal?

You have 30 days from the mailing date of the Board’s decision or denial of review to file a court appeal. To learn more about appealing to court, including whether to file your appeal in the District Court or the Boston Municipal Court, see Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 151A, Section 42.

How do you win an unemployment appeal?

“How to win your unemployment appeal hearing if you voluntarily quit”

  1. can prove you had a necessitous or compelling reason to quit.
  2. informed your employer of the necessitous and compelling reason for your quitting.
  3. acted with ordinary common sense in quitting.
  4. put forth a reasonable effort to preserve your job.

What do I need to appeal a Dua decision?

To appeal a hearings decision, you will need the claimant ID and issue ID assigned by the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). These ID numbers can be found on the Hearings Appeal Results page and also on the Appeal Request Information page.

Can a Dua challenge an overpayment in Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is the agency that sends checks to people who claim unemployment benefits. If the DUA says that you were overpaid, you can challenge DUA’s decision, or the amount of the overpayment.

How do I respond to a Dua email?

If you have received such a message, please do not respond. Responses to requests from DUA should only be uploaded through your secure account at https://uionline.detma.org/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX or https://ui-cares-act.mass.gov/PUA/_/. DUA will never ask you to reply to a text or email with your personal information.

What does the Board of Review do for Dua?

Board of Review (BOR) The Board of Review (BOR) decides unemployment appeals of Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) hearing decisions. This is the last step in the administrative appeal process before a case may be appealed to district court.