MS 200.00 Pre-dating Claims

BR-112109 (Nov. 30, 2010) -- Since the employer did not provide written information about how to file for unemployment benefits within 30 days of the claimant's separation, as required under G.L. c. 151A, sec. 62A(g), the claimant is entitled to have his claim pre-dated automatically under G.L. c. 151A, sec. 23(b).

BR-109713 (Jan. 14, 2011) -- A part-time, on-call claimant was entitled to have her claim pre-dated to the Sunday of her first week of total unemployment, because her employer failed to provide her with written information about filing a claim for unemployment benefits, as required under G.L. c. 151A, sec. 62A(g).  She was not required to provide good cause under G.L. c. 151A, § 23.