PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s unemployment insurance claims due to the COVID-19 pandemic increased by 2,717 Wednesday to total 124,796, the R.I Department of Labor and Training said Thursday.
The department said that UI claims since March 9 in the state totaled 159,001 on Wednesday.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance filings increased by 1,348 Wednesday to a total of 27,883. The program covers those typically not eligible for unemployment benefits, such as contractors, small-business owners and the self-employed.
Temporary Disability Insurance due to COVID-19 increased by 163 Wednesday to 9,899. TDI claims in the state since March 9 totaled 17,224.
