§ 28-43-24 - Contributions payable by governmental entities. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 28-43-24

   § 28-43-24  Contributions payable bygovernmental entities. – (a) In lieu of contributions required by employers under chapters 42 – 44of this title, a governmental entity as defined in § 28-42-3(21) may electto pay to the director for the employment security fund an amount equal to theamount of regular benefits and of one-half ( 1/2) of the extended benefits paidthat are attributable to service in the employ of the governmental entity forweeks of unemployment which begin during the effective period of that electionin accordance with the provisions of § 28-43-29; provided, that for weeksof unemployment beginning on or after January 1, 1979, governmental entitieswhich have elected reimbursement shall be responsible for reimbursing the fundfor the full amount of extended benefits that are attributable to service inthe employ of that governmental entity.

   (b) If a governmental entity elects to reimburse the fund,reimbursement payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of§ 28-43-30 and the allocation of benefit costs shall be made in accordancewith provisions of § 28-43-31.

   (c) If a governmental entity does not elect to reimburse thefund, it shall be required to pay contributions as provided in chapters 42– 44 of this title.