Unemployment Assistance
Traditional unemployment benefits (for hourly or salaried workers who are on a company’s payroll)
Pandemic expanded unemployment benefits (for independent contractors, gig workers, 1099 workers, freelancers, etc.)
The Department of Unemployment Assistance continues to offer online and call-in Town Hall meetings to assist workers filing unemployment benefits as a result of COVID-19. Dates/times and sign up here. You can join online or by phone.
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Remote Jobs Listing and Resources for Artists
IF YOU OWN A SMALL BUSINESS…
MAYOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / 311 OR 617-635-0355
Support for business owners.
IMPORTANT: The Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) will process all applications for a loan fund of $10 million to provide financial relief to Massachusetts businesses that have been affected by COVID-19.
IF YOU ARE A WORKER…
MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL / 617-727-3465
Accepts online complaints related to minimum wage, overtime payment, sick time, meal breaks, and worker protections.MASSCOSH / 617-505-8940
Call for questions about workers’ rights.
GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES / 617-603-1530
Call for questions about unemployment benefits.
We need to address the wealth inequality in this country.
Resources to Overcome COVID-19 