Massachusetts DUA EMAC Supplement Hardship Waiver

Important Message From The MA DUA Regarding EMAC

Dear Stakeholder:

We are contacting you to remind you that the Q4 2019 EMAC Supplement Hardship Waiver is now available for organizations that wish to apply. You can learn about the application requirements and your responsibilities as an employer, as well as obtain a copy of the application at:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/the-emac-supplement-hardship-waiver.

If your organization intends to apply for the EMAC Supplement Hardship Waiver for Q4 2019, the application is due on 1/14/2020 at 5PM.

Please note it is not a requirement that you submit the EMAC Supplement Hardship Waiver. It is at your discretion if you elect to submit an application.

All completed hardship waiver applications and supporting documentation should be sent via email to EMACHardshipWaiver@mass.gov. 

Applications received after the deadline of 1/14/2020 by 5PM, will not be considered.

Any questions, comments or concerns should be directed to our customer service unit.  The unit can be reached via phone at (617) 626-5975 or by email at EMAC.Questions@detma.org.

We also want to remind you that regardless of whether or not your organization elects to apply for the Q4 2019 EMAC Supplement Hardship waiver, Q4 2019 Wages must be filed and payment made in UI Online by 3 p.m. on 1/31/2020.

Thank you,

The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance