Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HEALTH AND SAFE FAMILIES WORKPLACES ACT--WORKWEEK
What it does
Mandates the workweek be reduced to 32 hrs. Rate of pay for a 32 hr workweek remains the same as the rate of pay for 40 hrs. Work in excess of 32 hrs in any one workweek qualify for overtime pay.
More detail
Does not apply to employers with less than 500 employees.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 502/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Jan 3001/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)
- Jan 2801/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House LaborIntroduced