Rhode Island
Updated to reflect forthcoming new hire pay notification requirements.
Brightmine is not aware of any Rhode Island state shiftwork and scheduling law applicable to private employers.
Updated statement and guidance to reflect the state's ban on hairstyle discrimination, effective July 1, 2025.
Updated to reflect amendments to state disability law that apply in the event that federal disability rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are repealed, effective July 1, 2025.
Updated to reflect amendments to the State Fair Employment Practices Act adding menopause protections, effective June 24, 2025.
Updated to reflect Rhode Island’s new model notice adding menopause protections.
Updated to reflect amendments to the Rhode Island Fair Employment Practices Act requiring covered employers to provide employees with reasonable accommodations for menopause and menopause-related conditions, effective June 24, 2025.