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The total amount of benefits payable during a benefit year to any eligible individual whose benefit year begins on or after October 1, 1989, but prior to July 1, 2012, shall be an amount equal to thirty-six percent (36%) of the individual's total wages for employment by employers subject to chapters 42 -- 44 of this title during his or her base period; provided, that the total amount of benefits payable during a benefit year to any eligible individual whose benefit year begins on or after July 1, 2012, shall be an amount equal to thirty-three percent (33%) of the individual's total wages for employment by employers subject to chapters 42 -- 44 of this title during his or her base period; provided, that no individual shall be paid total benefits in any benefit year that exceed twenty-six (26) times his or her weekly benefit rate. Dependents' allowances to which he or she might be entitled under § 28-44-6 shall be in addition to the total benefits. If the total amount of benefits is not an exact multiple of one dollar ($1.00), then it shall be rounded to the next lower multiple of one dollar ($1.00).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 28. Labor and Labor Relations § 28-44-9. Duration of benefits - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-28-labor-and-labor-relations/ri-gen-laws-sect-28-44-9/
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