People filing new unemployment claims this week, as well as eligible existing claimants, can now receive benefits for up to 30 weeks, up from the previous maximum benefit period of 26 weeks. An ...

Some Massachusetts business owners are tightening their belts and urging lawmakers to take action before unemployment insurance payments are set to skyrocket in 2027. Why it matters: Without any ...

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased ...