Massachusetts Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Can A Child Be Employed On The Entertainment Industry?
  A: Minors under the age of 16 may not be engaged in any capacity in entertainment unless their employer is granted a special waiver by the Attorney General. There are … More
• Q: Is An Employment Permit Transferable From One Job To Another?
  A: No, the permit is only good for one job. When the minor gets a new job, a new permit must be issued. In addition, an employer who wishes to employ a minor at more … More
• Q: Where Can I Get More Information On Child Labor Laws?
  A: The child labor laws restrict both the number of hours minors may work, and the occupations in which they may work. For complete information about the child labor … More
• Q: What Is The Prevailing Wage?
  A: The prevailing wage is the minimum hourly wage rate for certain classifications of labor performed on state and local public construction projects. The Department of … More
• Q: How Can An Employee Find The Prevailing Wage Rates For A Particular Job?
  A: The law requires that contractors post prevailing wage rates in a conspicuous place on all public construction sites. Prevailing wage rates are set for each … More
• Q: How Do I File A Claim For Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
  A: You may either file your initial claim by phone or in person. File by telephone: Call the TeleClaim Center at 1­877­626­6800 if you are calling from the … More
• Q: What Are The Eligibility Requirements?
  A: Initial eligibility for benefits is based on your earnings and the reason for separation from your employment. You must have earned at least $3,000 during a period of … More
• Q: What Is The Benefit Amount?
  A: The "monetary" amount of your unemployment insurance (UI) claim is determined by the earnings paid to you over a period of time of up to 52 weeks, as defined by … More
• Q: How Do I File For Continued Weekly Benefits?
  A: There are three ways to do this ­ using TeleCert, mailing a certification card, or online. You may use TeleCert and get your checks weekly. When you use TeleCert … More
• Q: Are Unemployment Benefits Taxable?
  A: Your unemployment insurance benefits are taxable. Any unemployment benefits you receive must be reported as part of your gross income on your federal and state income … More
• Q: Am I Still Eligible For Benefits If I Work Part Time?
  A: You may supplement your UI benefits with part­time work if you continue to conduct an active work search and you report your earnings. Your benefits will be … More

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