MA UI rep told me to file, but I worked in RI. How to file UI claim in correct state?

I found a way to solve filing unemployment in Rhode Island, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLkSBqGxesg

Ugh, bureaucracy at its finest 🙄 I've been through something similar. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the Massachusetts number they gave you 2. Explain that you worked in Rhode Island, not Massachusetts 3. Ask them to transfer your claim or give you the correct Rhode Island number 4. Be prepared with your employment history and dates 5. Stay calm and polite (even when they inevitably give you the runaround) Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor! 💪

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/-TzeCKWPW2Y

classic case of left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing. welcome to the wonderful world of unemployment! 🎪🤡

Have you tried contacting Rhode Island DLT directly? Might save you some hassle dealing with Mass.

This happened to me last year! It's a pain, but you'll need to file in the state where you worked (Rhode Island). Call RI and explain the situation. They might need you to send some extra documentation to prove you worked there. Hang in there!

pro tip: check if rhode island has an online portal for filing claims. might save u some phone tag headaches