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Job Centers and Unemployment Offices in Rhode Island

Rhode Island's American Job Centers operate as DLT American Job Centers. We list 3 offices with address, phone and hours (3 publish a weekly schedule). To file for unemployment, use the state website or call 401-415-6772. The maximum benefit is $777 a week for up to 26 weeks.

State system: DLT American Job Centers · Agency: Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training · Checked October 30, 2026

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All 3 DLT American Job Center offices in Rhode Island

Open or closed is calculated in Eastern Time.

How to file for unemployment in Rhode Island

  1. Online: go to the official claim site, dlt.ri.gov.
  2. By phone: 401-415-6772. Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; closed Wednesday; Friday 9:30 AM–3:00 PM.
  3. In person: DLT says there is no in-person unemployment help at its Building 70 headquarters; use phone, email or a callback. The American Job Centers offer employment services.

Full guide: Rhode Island unemployment step by step · phone numbers and hours · weekly claims · appeals

Documents Rhode Island asks for

  • Social Security number
  • Civilian and military work history
  • Employers in the last 18 months: names, addresses, phones and dates

Source: dlt.ri.gov, checked October 30, 2026. Lists can be partial; follow the instructions in your claim.

Three work search activities a week; if you work part time you must also look for full-time work.

Source: dlt.ri.gov.

Rhode Island unemployment benefit amounts

All states
Maximum weekly benefit$777$777–$971 with dependents
Maximum weeks26Range in the table: 17-26

Maximum from the U.S. DOL table effective July 2026. Weeks from the same federal table. Your amount depends on your past wages; the state calculates it when you file.

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Rhode Island unemployment and job center questions

How do I file for unemployment in Rhode Island?

File online on the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training website or by phone at 401-415-6772 (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; closed Wednesday; Friday 9:30 AM–3:00 PM). Have your Social Security number and recent employer details ready.

Can I go to a job center in Rhode Island to file for unemployment?

DLT says there is no in-person unemployment help at its Building 70 headquarters; use phone, email or a callback. The American Job Centers offer employment services.

What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Rhode Island?

$777 a week ($777–$971 with dependents), for up to 26 weeks (the table range is 17-26 weeks). Source: U.S. Department of Labor table effective July 2026.

How many job searches do I need each week in Rhode Island?

Three work search activities a week; if you work part time you must also look for full-time work.

How many job centers are there in Rhode Island?

We list 3 DLT American Job Center offices verified against official sources.

Other states

Sources

State system name: dlt.ri.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Agency: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Claims phone: dlt.ri.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

In-person policy: dlt.ri.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Weekly maximum: oui.doleta.gov (dated July 2026), checked October 30, 2026.

Maximum weeks: oui.doleta.gov (dated July 2026), checked October 30, 2026.