Logging In to Your Rhode Island Unemployment Claim
Where to log in to your Rhode Island unemployment claim, file weekly or biweekly certifications, check payment status, and get help.
Short answer: Apply as soon as you are unemployed, online through DLT's UI Online system or by phone at (401) 415-6772. RI DLT, How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits (client pamphlet)
| How to apply | Apply as soon as you are unemployed, online through DLT's UI Online system or by phone at (401) 415-6772. Have your Social Security number (or alien verification number), driver's license or state ID, all employers from the last 18 months with dates, pay rates and reasons for separation, bank information for direct deposit, and your dependent children's details. Within 10 business days you will receive a monetary determination. Request a benefit payment every week, online or by phone, and report all gross wages. |
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| Work search requirements | You must register for work, be able and available for full-time work, and make an active, independent search for suitable full-time work. If you are selected for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program, you must meet with a DLT job coach. You do not have to search for work if your employer certified a definite return-to-work date within 12 weeks of your last day of work. |
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FAQ
How do I apply for unemployment in Rhode Island?
Apply as soon as you are unemployed, online through DLT's UI Online system or by phone at (401) 415-6772. Have your Social Security number (or alien verification number), driver's license or state ID, all employers from the last 18 months with dates, pay rates and reasons for separation, bank information for direct deposit, and your dependent children's details. Within 10 business days you will receive a monetary determination. Request a benefit payment every week, online or by phone, and report all gross wages.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in Rhode Island?
You must register for work, be able and available for full-time work, and make an active, independent search for suitable full-time work. If you are selected for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program, you must meet with a DLT job coach. You do not have to search for work if your employer certified a definite return-to-work date within 12 weeks of your last day of work.
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