Bill > S0622

This bill eliminates the temporary sunset provision that was set to expire on June 30, 2025, for two key changes to unemployment insurance benefits. Specifically, the bill makes permanent two modifications to partial unemployment insurance rules that were previously temporary: first, it allows employees to be considered partially unemployed if they earn less than 150% of their weekly total unemployment benefit rate (instead of the standard full-time earnings threshold), and second, it modifies how "wages" are calculated when determining partial unemployment benefits. Under the current temporary rules, only wages that exceed 50% of the weekly benefit rate are considered when calculating partial unemployment benefits, which allows workers to earn more money while still receiving partial unemployment compensation. By removing the sunset date, these more flexible unemployment benefit calculations will become a permanent part of Rhode Island's employment security laws, providing ongoing flexibility for workers experiencing reduced work hours or partial job loss. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage.

Labor and Employment

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