Section 260-RICR-40-05-1.36 - Employment Security Benefit Work Search ExemptionA. Any individual claiming payment for any week of Employment Security benefits that is temporarily laid off with a definite return to work date within twelve (12) weeks is not required to search for work within the twelve (12) week period after the lay off.B. The employer must provide a definite return to work date within the twelve (12) week period after the lay off for the individual to be exempt from the work search requirements.C. If the employer does not specify a definite return to work date and/or the individual does not return to work within the twelve (12) week period after the lay off, the individual must make an active, independent search for suitable work and will be subject to the provisions set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-12.D. Any individual that is an active member and in good standing of a labor union that uses a "Hiring Hall" or business agent to find suitable work will be exempt from the work search requirements while collecting Employment Security Benefits.260 R.I. Code R. § 260-RICR-40-05-1.36