R.I. unemployment, disability benefits to increase starting July 1

CRANSTON – The R.I. Department of Labor and Training said Thursday that maximum weekly benefit amounts for the state’s unemployment and disability insurance programs will increase starting July 1, reflecting updated wage data used to calculate payments. For new unemployment insurance claims effective July 1 or later, the maximum weekly benefit will rise to $777,

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