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Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

This edition of our questions and answers series describes the unemployment and sickness benefits provided to railroad employees, their eligibility requirements, and how to claim them.

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Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

This edition of our questions and answers series describes the unemployment and sickness benefits provided to railroad employees, their eligibility requirements, and how to claim them.



 

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RRB Begins Paying CARES Act Recovery Payments

The CARES Act authorized a recovery payment for unemployed railroad workers in the amount of $1,200 per 2-week registration period. After making necessary programming changes to claims processing systems, the RRB started making the payments on May 28.

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RRB Begins Paying CARES Act Recovery Payments

The CARES Act authorized a recovery payment for unemployed railroad workers in the amount of $1,200 per 2-week registration period. After making necessary programming changes to claims processing systems, the RRB started making the payments on May 28.



 

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Extended Unemployment Benefits under CARES Act

On May 11, the RRB began processing and paying extended unemployment benefits to railroad workers sidelined during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Extended Unemployment Benefits under CARES Act

On May 11, the RRB began processing and paying extended unemployment benefits to railroad workers sidelined during the COVID-19 pandemic.



 

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Coronavirus Relief Act Impacts Railroad Workers

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, boosts unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad workers impacted by the pandemic. 

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Coronavirus Relief Act Impacts Railroad Workers

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, boosts unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad workers impacted by the pandemic. 



 

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Access to Online Services Improved

We’re pleased to announce the debut of myRRB – a new front door to our collection of online services. 

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Access to Online Services Improved

We’re pleased to announce the debut of myRRB – a new front door to our collection of online services. 



 

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Benefits for railroad employees unable to work because of illness or injury.
 
Total and occupational disability benefits for railroad employees.
 
Secure service options for conducting personal business with us online.
 
 
 
 

Benefit Information

Retirement
Retirement
Benefits for retired railroad employees and their families.
Survivor
Survivor
Benefits for survivors of deceased railroad employees.
Unemployment
Unemployment
Benefits for unemployed railroad workers.
Sickness
Sickness
Benefits for railroad employees unable to work because of illness or injury.
Disability
Disability
Total and occupational disability benefits for railroad employees.
myRRB
myRRB
Secure service options for conducting personal business with us online.
 
 
 
 
 

Recent Updates

Railroad Job Vacancy List

Update | 14th Jul 2020

 

Notices Published in the Federal Register

Update | 1st Jul 2020

 

2020 Compliance Report - Plain Writing Initiative

Update | 27th May 2020

 

Program Letter 2020-02

Update | 11th May 2020

 

RUIA Benefit Flexibilities due to COVID-19

Update | 1st May 2020

 

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News Releases

Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

Update | 2nd Jul 2020

 

RRB Begins Paying CARES Act Recovery Payments

Update | 29th May 2020

 

Q&A: Customer Service Performance Results

Update | 26th May 2020

 

RRB Pays Extended Unemployment Benefits under CARES Act

Update | 11th May 2020

 

RRB Issues Statements of Service

Update | 7th May 2020

 

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Spotlight

2020 Pre-Retirement Seminars Canceled
Update | 12th May 2020

 

2018 Supreme Court Decision on Stock Transactions
Update | 12th Jun 2019

 

RRB Contingency Plan
Update | 2nd Aug 2019

 

COLAs and Wage-Indexed Amounts
Update | 10th Oct 2019

 

Office of the Labor Member Educational Materials
Update | 6th May 2017

 

Pay Your Debt Online
Update | 29th Sep 2016

 

 

 

 
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Last Updated: 07/15/2020