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Unemployment insurance for employers

Many businesses in Massachusetts need to pay unemployment insurance taxes. Learn how to register your business, manage your account online, and pay unemployment contributions.

Getting started

Explore these resources to learn how to register with DUA, set up your online account, and manage account access for employees and third-party administrators (TPAs).

Register a business with DUA  How to log in to Unemployment Services for Employers  Request third-party administrator access 

Respond to unemployment insurance claims

Explore these resources to learn about what to do if a former employee files an unemployment claim.

Employer responsibilities during the unemployment process  Respond to requests for information about unemployment claims  Appeal an unemployment determination 

Make unemployment insurance payments

If you're required to pay unemployment insurance in Massachusetts, you must file reports and make and required payments each quarter. Learn more about due dates and contribution rates.

Contribution rates and requirements  File quarterly wage and employment reports  How to pay unemployment insurance contributions 

Business resources

Request a certificate of compliance  Request 940 certification letter  Learn about the WorkShare Program 

Contact Information

Phone

Call Center Call Department of Unemployment Assistance, Call Center at (877) 626-6800

Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Employer charge line Call Department of Unemployment Assistance, Employer charge line at (617) 626-5075

For questions about charges and setting up employer accounts.

Online

Unemployment Services for Employers Log in as an employer or TPA 
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