Rhode Island

$7.25 / hour

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for minimum wage is federal: For work performed on or after July 24, 2009, the Federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.

Effective

2009-07-24

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2026-08-09

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for overtime is federal: Compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate for employment in excess of forty hours in a workweek (29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1)).

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2026-08-08

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for employee classification is federal: A determination of whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Act focuses on the economic realities of the worker’s relationship with the worker’s potential employer and whether the worker is either economically dependent on the potential employer for work or in business for themself (29 CFR § 795.105(a); six factors at § 795.110(b)).

Effective

2024-03-11

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2026-08-09

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general pay frequency requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for final pay is federal: Wages required by the FLSA are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered. Some states may have laws concerning final payments to employees. Where an employee is subject to both the state and Federal wage payment requirements, the employee is entitled to the more timely payment (elaws FLSA Advisor, FAQ 031).

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2026-08-09

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general pay stub / wage statement requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general payroll deductions requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general payment methods requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general meal & rest breaks requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general working time requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general predictive scheduling requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general expense reimbursement requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general commissions requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general bonuses requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general severance requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general holiday / premium pay requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general prevailing wage requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general paid sick leave requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general paid family & medical leave requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general other statutory leaves requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general state income tax requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for state withholding forms is federal: On or before the date on which an individual commences employment, the individual must furnish the employer a signed withholding allowance certificate stating the filing status the employee reasonably expects to claim and the withholding allowance claimed. The allowance may not exceed what the employee is entitled to under the instructions the Commissioner prescribes. An employee may claim exemption from withholding where the certifications of section 3402(n) are true. Where no valid certificate is in effect at the time wages are paid, the employer withholds as prescribed (26 U.S.C. 3402; 26 CFR 31.3402(f)(2)-1).

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2026-08-10

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general supplemental wages requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general multi-state taxation requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general local taxation requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

1% · wage base $30,800

Taxable wage base: $30,800 per employee per year. Experience-rated employer rates: 0.69% to 9.19%. New employer rate: 1%.

Effective

2026-01-01

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2026-08-09

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general disability insurance (sdi/tdi) requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general workers' compensation requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general tax deposit frequency requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general state payroll returns requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for year-end reporting is federal: Every employer required to deduct and withhold income tax or FICA from an employee, and every employer engaged in a trade or business who pays remuneration for services, must furnish that employee a statement on Form W-2 of the remuneration paid and the tax withheld during the calendar year, on or before January 31 of the succeeding year. Where employment terminates before the close of the calendar year, the statement is due within 30 days of a written request from the employee if that period ends before January 31 (26 U.S.C. 6051(a); 26 CFR 31.6051-1).

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2026-08-10

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for new hire reporting is federal: Federal law requires employers to report basic information on new and rehired employees within 20 days of hire to the state where the new employees work. Some states require it sooner. Employers with employees working in more than one state can either report newly hired employees to the state where they work, or select one state where their employees work, register with HHS as a multistate employer, and report all new hires to the selected state.

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2026-08-09

25%

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for garnishments is federal: A garnishment may not take more than the lesser of 25 percent of an employee's disposable earnings for the workweek, or the amount by which those disposable earnings exceed thirty times the federal minimum hourly wage. Earnings equal to or below thirty times the minimum wage may not be garnished in any amount. Orders for support, bankruptcy orders and debts for federal or state tax are excepted from this restriction (15 U.S.C. 1673; 29 CFR 870.10).

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2026-08-10

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general pay equity requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general pay transparency requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general salary history ban requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general wage theft & notices requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general workplace posters requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for child labor is federal: The Act sets a general 16-year minimum age for all employment subject to its child labor provisions outside agriculture. Employment of 14- and 15-year-olds outside manufacturing and mining is allowed only where the Secretary of Labor has determined it is confined to hours that do not interfere with schooling and to conditions that do not interfere with health and well-being. An 18-year minimum applies to any occupation the Secretary has declared particularly hazardous. Employment of a child by their own parent, or by a person standing in place of a parent, is exempt except in the 18-year occupations and in manufacturing and mining (29 U.S.C. 212; 29 CFR 570.2).

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2026-08-10

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general e-verify requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general employer registration requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

In Rhode Island, the governing rule for payroll recordkeeping is federal: Payroll records must be preserved for at least three years (29 CFR § 516.5); records used as the basis for wage computations, such as time cards and wage rate tables, for at least two years (29 CFR § 516.6(a)).

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2026-08-08

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general penalties & interest requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16, the LexPayroll registry records no general statute of limitations requirement for private employers in Rhode Island, and no federal requirement governs this category across the states. This states what the registry holds; it is not a statement that no such law exists. Rhode Island's official publisher, linked here, is where to confirm.

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2026-08-16