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.
December 08, 2008
DLT restricts automated phone hours for jobless benefits
Rhode Islanders trying to call in for weekly unemployment payments will now have to do so after business hours.
December 03, 2008
More Rhode Islanders seek food stamps, jobless benefits
About one in 10 Rhode Islanders is on food stamps.
December 02, 2008
DLT flooded with unemployment calls
The Department of Labor and Training said it fielded 24,000 phone calls last month.
November 25, 2008
BBC reports on Rhode Island’s financial woes
Rhode Island gets worldwide attention for a dubious distinction.
November 21, 2008
Chat transcript: Jobs and unemployment benefits
Read a transcript of a live chat about jobs and unemployment benefits.
Workers getting help after plant closes
Workers who lost their jobs when a Cumberland manufacturer closed are now eligible for additional federal assistance.
Job search advice available from state, colleges
Job seekers can find help, advice and retraining from a variety of sources.
November 20, 2008
Forecast: New England could lose 250,000 jobs
By HILARY RUSS
Associated Press Writer
November 19, 2008
Job hunters head to libraries
Rhode Islanders are finding new tools to conduct their job searches.
November 17, 2008
DLT: Unemployment claims delayed
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training said high volume is delaying claims.
October 24, 2008
R.I. jobless eligible for extra help
A soaring unemployment rate in Rhode Island has resulted in extra benefits for the jobless.
October 21, 2008
R.I. unemployment worst in nation
Rhode Island posted the worst unemployment rate in the nation in September.
October 08, 2008
Unemployment funds diminish in R.I., Mass.
More states are seeing their unemployment insurance funds diminish as jobless claims skyrocket.
