Rhode Island
Updated to clarify the retroactivity of amendments.
Updated to clarify the retroactivity of forthcoming amendments to the paid family leave law.
Updated to reflect clarification of the definition of "employee" under the state labor relations act, effective July 2, 2025.
Updated to reflect law regarding captive audience meetings, effective July 2, 2025.
Updated to reflect forthcoming pay related new hire notification requirements.
Updated to reflect forthcoming new hire pay notification requirements.
Brightmine is not aware of any Rhode Island state 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law that apply in the event that federal disability rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are repealed, effective July 1, 2025.