Unemployment After Quitting in Rhode Island
When quitting a job in Rhode Island still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: If you quit without good cause, you get no benefits until you earn at least 8 times your weekly benefit rate in new covered work. R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-17
| If you quit | If you quit without good cause, you get no benefits until you earn at least 8 times your weekly benefit rate in new covered work. The law says good cause includes sexual harassment, following a spouse whose job moved too far to commute, and caring for an immediate family member with an illness or disability that lasts longer than the employer will grant leave. Following a spouse who is retiring does not count as good cause. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-17 |
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| Appealing a denial | You must appeal in writing within 15 days after the determination is mailed. The appeal goes to the Board of Review, which may extend the deadline for good cause. |
Where to get help in Rhode Island
More Rhode Island unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Rhode Island Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Rhode Island
- Unemployment After Being Fired in Rhode Island
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Rhode Island
- How to File for Unemployment in Rhode Island
- All Rhode Island unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Rhode Island?
If you quit without good cause, you get no benefits until you earn at least 8 times your weekly benefit rate in new covered work. The law says good cause includes sexual harassment, following a spouse whose job moved too far to commute, and caring for an immediate family member with an illness or disability that lasts longer than the employer will grant leave. Following a spouse who is retiring does not count as good cause.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Rhode Island?
You must appeal in writing within 15 days after the determination is mailed. The appeal goes to the Board of Review, which may extend the deadline for good cause.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.