How do I certify for unemployment in RI?

You must certify for payments by logging in to UI Online once every week to collect benefits. You can also certify by phone at (401) 415-6772. Tip: You do not need to certify on a specific day of the week.

How do I contact RI unemployment?

Unemployment Insurance

  1. UI Call Center. (401) 415-6772.
  2. Central Adjudication Unit. (401) 462-8318. [email protected].
  3. Board of Review. (401) 462-9400.
  4. WorkShare. (401) 462-8418.
  5. TDI/TCI Call Center. (401) 462-8420.
  6. Employers. (401) 462-8360.
  7. Health Care Providers. (401) 462-8447.
  8. Labor Standards. (401) 462-8550.

What is the best time to call RI unemployment?

Their volume is heavily weighted early in the day, so simply calling later is more likely to get through. As of August, the 401-415-6772 call center hours are Monday–Thursday 8am – 6pm, Friday 9am – 6pm, and Saturday 8am – 11:30am.

Is Rhode Island Unemployment open today?

In order to establish your initial claim for Unemployment Insurance, you may do so online at the Unemployment Claims page. Customers may call the Call Center Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

How do I know if my unemployment claim was approved Ri?

If you received a confirmation number, then your claim has been received and is being worked on. (The call center will tell you the same thing.)

How do I know if my Rhode Island unemployment claim has been processed?

If you have a confirmation number, then your claim has been received and we’re working on it. Please do not call to check on the status of your claim. If it has been more than three weeks since you filed or refiled your claim, you may contact the UI Call Center for assistance at (401) 415-6772.

Is Rhode Island extending unemployment benefits?

Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC): an extension program for those who exhaust their 26 weeks of regular UI benefits. If you have been receiving regular unemployment benefits for more than 26 weeks, you are on PEUC.

How do I know if my unemployment claim was approved in RI?

How long does it take to process an unemployment claim in Rhode Island?

While most claims take between seven and 14 days, the DLT said the average turn-around time for a claim is nine and a half days.

Is Rhode Island still paying unemployment?

Unemployment benefits will continue be paid to eligible claimants under state law. To continue receiving benefits after September 4, you must be on regular unemployment insurance (not PUA) and have not exhausted your 26 weeks of benefits.