Board of Review Decision 352-NFM6-6F95

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Issue ID: 352-NFM6-6F95

Board of Review Decision 

Introduction and Procedural History of this Appeal

The claimant appeals a decision by a review examiner of the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to deny the claimant benefits beginning on the week ending December 27, 2025. We review, pursuant to our authority under G.L. c. 151A, § 41, and we affirm in part and reverse in part.

On December 30, 2025, the agency determined that the claimant was not entitled to unemployment benefits. The claimant appealed and participated in the hearing. In a decision rendered on March 19, 2026, the review examiner affirmed the agency determination, concluding that the claimant did not have good cause for his failure to attain the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) review by the December 26, 2025, deadline. Thus, he was disqualified under G.L. c. 151A, § 25(a), as of the week ending December 27, 2025, and until he attained his RESEA review. The Board accepted the claimant’s application for review.

Ruling of the Board

After considering the recorded testimony and evidence from the hearing, the review examiner’s decision, and the claimant’s appeal, we conclude that the review examiner’s decision is based on substantial evidence and is free from any error of law affecting substantive rights. However, the DUA temporarily suspended the imposition of RESEA sanctions beginning February 22, 2026, through the week ending May 9, 2026. In light of this temporary suspension, we are allowing the claimant benefits during the period of the suspension.

The review examiner’s decision is affirmed in part and reversed in part. The claimant is entitled to benefits from February 22, 2026, through week ending May 9, 2026, if otherwise eligible. He is denied benefits from December 21, 2025, through February 21, 2026, and from May 10, 2026, and thereafter until he completes his RESEA review.

Boston, Massachusetts                                              Date of Decision – May 29, 2026

Charlene A Stawicki, Esquire
Member

Michael J. Albano
Member

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(See Section 42, Chapter 151A, General Laws, Enclosed)

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