April 17, 2009
R.I. unemployment remains unchanged in March
Rhode Island’s unemployment rate remains above 10 percent.
March 19, 2009
RIDOT posting 89 jobs
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will be posting nearly 90 jobs on the state’s Department of Labor and Training Web site on Thursday.
March 13, 2009
Workshare program keeps people employed
When a local company runs into financial trouble, cutting jobs isn’t the only option.
March 03, 2009
R.I. jobless rate climbs to 10.3 percent
Rhode Island’s unemployment rate is at its highest in more than 30 years.
February 11, 2009
1,200 apply for 40 jobs with R.I. DLT
More than 1,200 people have applied for 40 new jobs at the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.
February 04, 2009
DLT to hire 40 more workers
The Department of Labor and Training plans to hire dozens more workers to help process backlogged unemployment benefits claims.
January 28, 2009
Job hunting? Experts say look good doing it
Learn some tricks for getting ahead in your job search.
Carcieri signs law to help clear backlog of jobless claims
Gov. Don Carcieri signs a bill allowing retired state workers to process a backlog of unemployment claims.
January 23, 2009
R.I.‘s unemployment call center still struggling
Jobless Rhode Islanders filing benefits claims through the state’s overwhelmed call center are waiting even longer despite moves to speed up processing.
R.I. unemployment rate hits 10 percent
One out of every 10 people in Rhode Island is unemployed.
November 21, 2008
Chat transcript: Jobs and unemployment benefits
Read a transcript of a live chat about jobs and unemployment benefits.
Job search advice available from state, colleges
Job seekers can find help, advice and retraining from a variety of sources.
November 17, 2008
DLT: Unemployment claims delayed
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training said high volume is delaying claims.
