Tag: Unemployment
Health risks of reopening balanced by ongoing economic crisis
As the state embarks on a cautious reopening of its economy, the nagging question on everyone’s mind is, “Are we ready?” As this week’s...
Unemployment fraud under FBI investigation in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE – The FBI has joined an investigation into unemployment fraud in Rhode Island, WJAR-TV NBC 10 reported on May 5.
“The FBI, Rhode Island...
Fed, Moody’s predict $400M-$592M state revenue shortfall for R.I. in FY20
PROVIDENCE – As state spending soars amid unprecedented unemployment claims and new health care needs, the money coming in from taxes has fallen off...
COVID-19 UI claims pass 154K
PROVIDENCE – COVID-19-related unemployment insurance claims increased by 448 on Wednesday, to 154,144, according to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training. The filings...
33 million have sought U.S. unemployment aid since virus hit
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nearly 3.2 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the business shutdowns caused by the viral outbreak deepened...
COVID-19 UI filings increase by 581, lowest rise since March 15
PROVIDENCE – Unemployment insurance filings due to COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased 582 Tuesday, the smallest increase since March 15, according to the R.I....
More people in R.I. claim unemployment fraud
PROVIDENCE (AP) – An investigation into possible unemployment benefits fraud related to the coronavirus pandemic is expanding with as many as 2,000 cases in...
COVID-19 UI claims hit 153.1K
PROVIDENCE – Unemployment Insurance claims due to COVID-19 increased by 1,212 on Monday, to 153,114, the R.I. Department of Labor announced.
UI claims since March...
COVID-19 UI claims total 151.9K
PROVIDENCE – Unemployment Insurance claims due to COVID-19 increased by 850 day to day to 151,902 on Sunday, according to the R.I. Department of...
COVID-19 UI claims reach 148.9K
PROVIDENCE – Filings for unemployment insurance due to the COVID-19 pandemic increased by 1,360 on Thursday, to 148,868, according to the R.I. Department of...
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