Massachusetts § 36B - Unemployment compensation benefits; eligibility
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 36B — Unemployment compensation benefits; eligibility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36B. Unemployment compensation benefits; eligibility
Section 36B. (1) No benefits shall be payable under section thirty-four or section thirty-four A for any week in which the employee has received or is receiving unemployment compensation benefits.
(2) Any employee claiming or receiving benefits under section thirty-five who may be entitled to unemployment compensation benefits shall upon written request from the insurer apply for such benefits. Failure to do so within sixty days after written request shall constitute grounds for suspension of benefits under said section thirty-five. Any unemployment compensation benefits received shall be credited against partial disability benefits payable for the same time period, or, if for a period of time for which partial disability benefits have already been paid, shall be credited against any future partial disability benefits which are or may become payable.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 36B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 36B cover?
Section 36B ("Unemployment compensation benefits; eligibility") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 36B?
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