Unemployment Verification Delay Solutions

Summary

If you are experiencing a 10-week delay in receiving Massachusetts unemployment benefits due to a computer error, you may have legal options. You can file a complaint with the Department of Unemployment Assistance or consult with a lawyer for potential legal recourse. Filing an appeal with the Department is also a recommended step.

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So due to no fault of my own Massachusetts unemployment due to a computer program error cannot verify my identity and have been told multiple times to be patient but am on week * of this situation and am in danger of losing home vehicles and have a daughter with a disability and live with an elderly person do I have any legal recourse
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Massachusetts, you may be able to:
- File a complaint with the Department of Unemployment Assistance
- Consult with a lawyer for potential legal recourse
Before proceeding, have you already tried filing an appeal with the Department?