Disaster Unemployment Assistance for the 9/10/2023 Severe Storm Individuals who worked or lived in Providence County and experienced a loss of employment or self-employment as a direct result of the 9/10/23 severe storm that brought flooding and tornadoes to Rhode Island may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Click here to learn more. --- Asistencia de desempleo por desastre: las personas que trabajaron o vivieron en el condado de Providence y experimentaron una pérdida de empleo o trabajo por cuenta propia como resultado directo de la tormenta severa del 10 de septiembre de 2023 que provocó inundaciones y tornados en Rhode Island pueden ser elegibles para recibir Asistencia de desempleo por desastre. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.
Trade Licensing Application Portal The portal is back online and test results can now be accessed here: Application Status
COLA Rates Rates are effective from May 10th of each year. See the Workers’ Compensation Act for determining eligibility requirements. View COLA Rate PDF Effective date COLA Rate 5/10/24 3.1% 5/10/23 5.8% 5/10/22 8.6% 5/10/21 1.9% 5/10/20 2.3% 5/10/19 1.3% 5/10/18 2.3% 5/10/17 2.8% 5/10/16 0.7% 5/10/15 0.0% 5/10/14 1.0% 5/10/13 1.9% 5/10/12 3.1% 5/10/11 2.3% 5/10/10 2.8% 5/10/09 0.0% 5/10/08 4.4% 5/10/07 2.2% 5/10/06 3.7% 5/10/05 3.0% 5/10/04 1.5% 5/10/03 3.2% 5/10/02 0.8% 5/10/01 3.5% 5/10/00 3.3% 5/10/99 1.6% 5/10/98 1.1% 5/10/97 3.0% 5/10/96 2.6% 5/10/95 3.0% 5/10/94 2.3% 5/10/93 3.2% 5/10/92 2.7% 5/10/91 5.1%