Official State of Rhode Island website

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, The State of Rhode Island , The Ocean State

Employment Services

Unemployment Certification

To receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payments, you must certify for every week that you are unemployed, even if your eligibility is being determined or your claim is pending an appeal.

Certify for Weekly Benefits at UIOnline

File a Claim

Resources for filing unemployment claims and anything else related to unemployment in Rhode Island.

Visit the DLT Unemployment website for information and assistance

DLT Unemployment FAQ