Rhode Island H7962 removes the expiration date for increased earnings limits for partial unemployment insurance benefits.

Rhode Island H7962 eliminates the sunset clause set for June 30, 2026, which had previously limited the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant could receive before being disqualified for benefits. This change ensures that the increased earnings disregard remains in effect indefinitely, allowing partial-unemployment insurance claimants to earn more before losing their benefits. The bill also maintains the increased earnings disregard when calculating a weekly benefit rate. This act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7962 removes the expiration date for increased earnings limits for partial unemployment insurance benefits.

Rhode Island H7962 eliminates the sunset clause set for June 30, 2026, which had previously limited the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant could receive before being disqualified for benefits. This change ensures that the increased earnings disregard remains in effect indefinitely, allowing partial-unemployment insurance claimants to earn more before losing their benefits. The bill also maintains the increased earnings disregard when calculating a weekly benefit rate. This act takes effect upon passage.