Board of Review Decision 352-NFN4-58D9

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Issue ID: 352-NFN4-58D9

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 an extension of the claimant’s unemployment benefits while participating in a training program (training benefits). We review, pursuant to our authority under G.L. c. 151A, § 41, and affirm.

The claimant filed an unemployment claim, effective June 29, 2025, which was approved. He subsequently submitted an application to receive an extension of up to 26 times his weekly benefit rate while attending a full-time training program, which the agency denied on December 31, 2025. The claimant appealed and attended the hearing. In a decision rendered on April 1, 2026, the review examiner affirmed the agency determination, concluding that, because the claimant had not enrolled during the requested training program dates of January 12 to June 12, 2026, he was ineligible for training benefits pursuant to G.L. c. 151A, § 30(c). 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.

The review examiner’s decision is affirmed. The claimant is not entitled to training benefits pursuant to G.L. c. 151A, § 30(c). 

N.B. The claimant may submit a new Training Opportunities Program (TOP) application with his revised enrollment dates within two weeks of this decision. He must commence training prior to the expiration of his benefit year on June 27, 2026. See 430 CMR 9.03(11).

Boston, Massachusetts                                              Date of Decision – June 11, 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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