§ 28-42-82. Job development fund.
Whereas, improvements in the standard of living for all Rhode Islanders, by increasing their prosperity and their opportunities for continued employment and better jobs, is one of the top priorities of state government;
Whereas, the rapidly changing economy requires that the Rhode Island workforce be able to adapt to emerging needs of the workplace;
Whereas, the energies and resources of numerous state agencies and commissions contribute to the state’s overall response to the needs of the workforce and must be coordinated to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness; and
Whereas, the competitiveness of Rhode Island businesses is dependent on a well-skilled, literate, and productive workforce:
Now, therefore, the general assembly declares as follows:
(1) There is a need to stimulate long-term economic development; reconcile the needs of parents, work, and families; better integrate immigrants and minorities fully into the workforce; and improve workers’ educational preparation and skills;
(2) Enhancement of the competitiveness of the state’s businesses and workforce requires state support and encouragement for programs aimed at improving skill levels and expanding opportunities of all segments of the workforce, particularly those in need of customized training or training to upgrade existing skill levels; and
(3) These needs require the establishment of a job development fund pursuant to § 28-42-83 and the establishment of the governor’s workforce board Rhode Island (workforce board) pursuant to chapter 102 of title 42 to administer the fund.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 240, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 68, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 500, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 551, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-42 - Employment Security — General Provisions
Section 28-42-1. - Short title.
Section 28-42-2. - Declaration of policy.
Section 28-42-3. - Definitions.
Section 28-42-4. - Services performed partly outside state.
Section 28-42-5. - Localized service defined.
Section 28-42-6. - Service by residents performed entirely outside state.
Section 28-42-6.1. - Service by U.S. citizens performed outside United States for American employer.
Section 28-42-7. - Independent contractor and employee distinguished.
Section 28-42-8. - Exemptions from “employment.”
Section 28-42-9. - Maritime services.
Section 28-42-10. - Services performed by students.
Section 28-42-11. - Employees of agents and contractors of employing units.
Section 28-42-12. - Election by exempt employer to become subject to provisions.
Section 28-42-13. - State employees.
Section 28-42-14. - Employees of governmental entities.
Section 28-42-14.1. - Treatment of Indian tribes.
Section 28-42-15 - — 28-42-17. [Repealed.]
Section 28-42-18. - Establishment of fund.
Section 28-42-19. - Disbursements from fund.
Section 28-42-20. - Treasurer of fund — Bond — Subordinates or employees.
Section 28-42-21. - Deposits in and requisitions from unemployment trust fund.
Section 28-42-22. - Requisitions from trust fund for temporary disability insurance fund.
Section 28-42-23. - Unclaimed or unpaid moneys from unemployment trust fund.
Section 28-42-24. - Custody and investment of fund or discontinuance of unemployment trust fund.
Section 28-42-25. - Creation of administration account — Sources.
Section 28-42-26. - Disbursements from administration account — Unexpended balance.
Section 28-42-27. - [Repealed.]
Section 28-42-28. - Federal funds for administration.
Section 28-42-29. - Expenditure of administrative funds authorized by Secretary of Labor.
Section 28-42-30. - Replacement of unauthorized expenditures from administration account.
Section 28-42-31. - Responsibility for administration — General powers of director.
Section 28-42-32. - Annual report — Recommendations.
Section 28-42-33. - Modifications to protect fund.
Section 28-42-34. - Rules and regulations.
Section 28-42-35. - Publication of statutory text and supplementary material.
Section 28-42-36. - Personnel of department.
Section 28-42-37. - Advisory council.
Section 28-42-38. - Records and reports — Confidentiality of information.
Section 28-42-38.1. - Quarterly wage reports.
Section 28-42-38.2. - Income and eligibility verification.
Section 28-42-38.3. - Penalty for unauthorized disclosure.
Section 28-42-39. - Reports of contracts for services to be rendered within state.
Section 28-42-40. - Legislative recommendations — Research and planning.
Section 28-42-41. - Legal representation of state.
Section 28-42-42. - Agent for cooperation with federal government, states, and territories.
Section 28-42-43. - Acceptance of federal provisions.
Section 28-42-44. - Cooperation with federal employment service.
Section 28-42-45. - Agreements as to employment offices.
Section 28-42-46. - Maintenance of employment offices.
Section 28-42-47. - Expenditure of federal funds.
Section 28-42-48. - State funds for employment service.
Section 28-42-49. - Appropriations for employment offices.
Section 28-42-50. - Applicability of administrative provisions.
Section 28-42-51. - Additional functions and duties of director of administration.
Section 28-42-52. - Implementation of administrative functions.
Section 28-42-53. - Procedural rules and regulations — Record of proceedings.
Section 28-42-54. - Administration of oaths — Subpoena of witnesses.
Section 28-42-55. - Enforcement of subpoenas — Appeal.
Section 28-42-56. - Witness fees.
Section 28-42-57. - Parties to judicial action.
Section 28-42-58. - Inter-agency arrangements for coverage.
Section 28-42-59. - Inter-agency arrangements for payment of compensation through single agency.
Section 28-42-60. - Cooperation with foreign governments.
Section 28-42-61. - Continuance of arrangements after changes in law.
Section 28-42-62. - [Repealed.]
Section 28-42-62.1. - Fraud and abuse.
Section 28-42-63. - [Repealed.]
Section 28-42-63.1. - Suspension or revocation of registration — New registration.
Section 28-42-64. - Failure to make contributions or reports.
Section 28-42-64.1. - Injunctive relief.
Section 28-42-65. - Pecuniary penalty for failure to file reports or pay contributions.
Section 28-42-65.1. - Engaging in business without registration.
Section 28-42-66. - Penalty for violations generally.
Section 28-42-67. - Disposition of fines.
Section 28-42-68. - Recovery of erroneously paid benefits.
Section 28-42-69. - Complaints to invoke penalties.
Section 28-42-70. - Prosecution of criminal actions.
Section 28-42-71. - Repeal or amendment of federal provisions.
Section 28-42-72. - Legislative control reserved.
Section 28-42-73. - Construction of provisions.
Section 28-42-74. - Severability.
Section 28-42-75. - Establishment of employment security interest fund — Sources.
Section 28-42-76. - Disbursements from interest fund — Unexpended balance.
Section 28-42-77. - Treasurer of interest fund — Bond — Investments.
Section 28-42-78. - Establishment of employment security tardy account fund — Sources.
Section 28-42-79. - Disbursements from tardy account fund — Unexpended balance.
Section 28-42-80. - Treasurer of tardy account fund — Bond — Investments.
Section 28-42-81. - Tuition costs.
Section 28-42-82. - Job development fund.
Section 28-42-83. - Job development fund — Establishment — Sources.
Section 28-42-84. - Job development fund — Disbursements — Unexpended balance.
Section 28-42-85. - Job development fund — Treasurer — Bond — Investments.
Section 28-42-86. - Employment security reemployment fund — Legislative findings.
Section 28-42-87. - Employment security reemployment fund — Establishment — Sources.
Section 28-42-88. - Employment security reemployment fund — Disbursements — Unexpended balance.
Section 28-42-89. - Employment security reemployment fund — Treasurer — Bond — Investments.