department of labor and training

Good news on the jobs front

Flo Jonic — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:31:46 +0000

A new analysis of labor data shows Rhode Island had a much stronger 3rd quarter than initially reported.

The state Department of labor and Training says there were 4900 more jobs during July, August and September of last year than previously estimated.

The number of Rhode Island-based jobs stood at 464,000, up 4900 from the official September 2012 estimate. The new estimate is basesd on the analysis of tax data from 32,000 businesses. The earlier estimate was based on a survey of businesses.

Hundreds turn out for 50 healthcare openings

Kristin Gourlay — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:12:36 +0000

State health workers are in demand. A job fair Thursday, sponsored by the state’s Department of Labor and Training and department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, advertised 50 open positions.

RI Labor Dept. hires laid off employees to help the unemployed

Flo Jonic — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:19:20 +0000

The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training says it is bringing back eleven previously laid off employees to help with the unemployment insurance call center.

Jobless Rhode Islanders have had to wait for hours, and in some cases days, to get a call through. The problem started in July when the Department was forced to lay off a third of its staffers due to reduced federal funding.

DLT says some data may have been compromised

Flo Jonic — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:14:17 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI)
The State Department of Labor and Training says a malfunctioning telephone system may have allowed the unauthorized sharing of some clients’ personal information, including social security numbers. The problem happened Christmas Eve. A departmental review shows up to 700 people’s information may have been compromised. The department is notifying all customers who may have been impacted and is providing them with free credit monitoring services for three months.

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