Rhode Island Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: When And How Can I Apply For Ui Benefits?
  A: To file a claim for Unemployment Insurance, you should call the Call Center at the numbers listed below to file your claim. Claims Intake and General Claims … More
• Q: What Information Will I Need To File An Unemployment Claim?
  A: When you call to file an unemployment insurance claim you will need to provide your social security number and the full name, address and telephone number of all … More
• Q: Who Can I Call If I Have Questions About My Claim?
  A: Should you find it necessary to inquire about your claim, call the main Call Center number at 401 243­9100.
• Q: Am I Eligible For Ui?
  A: To qualify for Unemployment Insurance, you must meet certain earnings requirements. While these requirements are explained to you in detail, please do not use this … More
• Q: What Are The Earning Requirements For Ui Benefits?
  A: To be eligible for UI benefits, you must have been paid at least $7,380 in either your Base Period or an Alternate Base Period (both are explained in the following … More
• Q: What Is The Base Period?
  A: sufficient wages to be eligible. Normally, your Base Period consists of the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before the starting date of your … More
• Q: What Is An Alternate Base Period?
  A: If you submit a new claim starting on or after October 4, 1992, and you do not meet the minimum earnings requirements in the regular Base Period, we will … More
• Q: When Does My Claim Begin?
  A: Your claim will start with the Sunday of the week in which you first file your claim if you are totally unemployed or employed part time and earn less than your … More
• Q: When Will I Receive My First Check?
  A: Most eligible customers get their first check during their third week of unemployment.
• Q: Why Didn't I Receive A Check For The First Week I Was On Ui?
  A: You must serve a Waiting Period at the start of your new claim. The 7 day period is a Sunday through Saturday in which you are: totally unemployed or you work a … More
• Q: If I File Another Claim, Do I Have To Serve Another Waiting Period?
  A: You must serve a Waiting Period only once during each Benefit Year.

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