R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-41-21: Decision of appeal tribunal or referee.

(a) After a hearing, an appeal tribunal shall make findings and conclusions promptly and on the basis of the findings and conclusions affirm, modify, or reverse the director’s determination. Each party shall be promptly furnished a copy of the decision and the supporting findings and conclusions. This decision shall be final unless further review is initiated pursuant to § 28-41-22 within fifteen (15) days after the decision has been mailed to each party’s last known address or otherwise delivered to him or her, provided that that period may be extended for good cause.

(b) A decision of the referee of the board of review shall be honored and complied with until or unless modified or overruled by the board or a court of competent jurisdiction.