On July 19, 2021, the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission sponsored a question and answer session for community advocates in Massachusetts about Understanding Unemployment Insurance.
Hannah Tanabe, Greater Boston Legal Services and Monica Halas ,Greater Boston Legal Services, were the presenters.
Moderated by Jennifer Howard, Rosie's Place, and Emily Leung, Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts
One clarification on a question in the presentation about whether work search is applicable to individuals on furlough. Currently work search does apply to everyone including those on furlough, with some flexibility (we do not know the scope) provided to individuals receiving the PEUC extension who have COVID-19 related issues for not working.
Download the accompanying PDF of the presentation slides Unemployment During Covid July 19, 2021