Why are base periods from june through december of 2013 not included to determine unemployment eligibility? RI

Question

Prior to June of 2013 I was a 1099 independent contractor for the same company that I became a w-2 employee of in June.  I was laid off this past November but earned $8,029 during that period as a w_2 employee.

Answer 1

Normally, your base period consists of the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before the starting date of your new claim. The calendar quarters are:

January 1 through March 31
April 1 through June 30
July 1 through September 30
October 1 through December 31

Please get back to us or contact RI claims center if you need any additional info.