Income Assistance

Rhode Island Unemployment Insurance

Weekly cash benefits for Rhode Islanders who lost their job through no fault of their own. Administered by the Department of Labor and Training. Most claimants receive benefits for up to 26 weeks.

Potential Benefit

Up to $705/week plus dependent allowance (~$36,700/year max)

Who Qualifies

Workers laid off through no fault of their own with sufficient base-period earnings

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