When is the final rule for TAA released?

The Department has released its TAA Annual Report to Congress for 2020. The TAA Final Rule has been published in the Federal Register. The Final Rule will be effective on September 21, 2020. Interested in learning about how COVID-19 affects TAA eligibility?

How to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance ( TAA )?

To receive Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program benefits and services, the worker group must be determined eligible by the U.S. Department of Labor. To submit a petition for worker group eligibility, see our Petitioner page.

Who is responsible for TAA benefits in masshire?

ALL benefits provided under the TAA Trade Program are administered by the MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS) and Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). To watch additional videos regarding the different benefits under the Trade Program scroll down and click “Watch additional Trade videos”. This opens in a new window.

What do you need to know about the TAA program?

The TAA Program provides several benefits, including Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA), to assist adversely-affected workers return to work as quickly as possible, and at a comparable wage. If you have been laid off by a TAA-certified employer, please review the information and videos below.

What does TAA stand for in Trade Adjustment Assistance?

The TAA program helps workers who have lost their jobs as a result of foreign trade to quickly rejoin the workforce.

Who is eligible to apply for TAA benefits?

Subsequent to the fact finding, the USDOL issues a determination of the TAA petition investigation. If certified by the USDOL, the identified group of workers will be eligible to apply for TAA benefits.