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Rhode Island Enacts New “Tip Protection” Law

July 14, 2022 | Littler Filed Under: Rhode Island

Littler

On June 28, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed new “tip protection” legislation. The statute prohibits employers of tipped employees from retaining employee tips, creates new requirements for tip pools, and sets requirements for deductions from tips for credit card processing.

Existing Law Regarding Tipped Employees


Rhode Island Enacts Tip Law, Mirroring Aspects of the FLSA

July 12, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Rhode Island

Jackson Lewis

Rhode Island has joined the list of states adopting laws governing the payment of tips. House Bill (HB) 7510, which is codified as Public Law 2022-245, mirrors nearly all tip-related aspects of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its regulations. The law became effective on June 28, 2022.

Employer Drug-Testing Rules Clipped by Rhode Island Marijuana Legalization

June 8, 2022 | Littler Filed Under: Rhode Island

Littler

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed into the law the Rhode Island Cannabis Act, which legalized recreational cannabis.  As a result, Rhode Island has joined a small but growing minority of states that extend employment protections to employees who use marijuana during non-working hours.  With

Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Marijuana and Protects Off-Duty Use

May 30, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Rhode Island

Jackson Lewis

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in the state on May 25, 2022.  The new law took effect immediately.  Adults age 21 and older now can possess up to an ounce of cannabis, may grow cannabis within their primary residence (up to certain limits) and

Finding Religious Accommodations in Rhode Island’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Workers

October 19, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Rhode Island

Healthcare and healthcare-related employers have not just been at the heart of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, they have also recently been on the battleground in the fight over mandatory vaccination. Multiple states and locales have enacted some form of a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Many of these vaccination

Rhode Island Amends Pay Equity Law, Bans Salary History Inquiries, and Requires Pay Scale Disclosures

July 30, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed pay equity legislation (H 5261A, S 0270A) that will go into effect on January 1, 2023. The new legislation amends Rhode Island’s existing pay equity law and contains the following key provisions.

Rhode Island Enacts Comprehensive Pay Equity Law

July 29, 2021 | Littler Filed Under: Rhode Island

Littler

Rhode Island has joined the growing ranks of states that have enacted a sweeping pay equity statute. The Rhode Island law, which takes effect on January 1, 2023, amends the Rhode Island Equal Pay Law and places significant new burdens on both large and small businesses. The law seeks

Rhode Island Enacts New Protections Against Pay Discrimination

July 16, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Rhode Island

Jackson Lewis

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has signed into law new protections against pay discrimination. The new law, which goes into effect January 1, 2023, makes it unlawful to pay any employee less than the employees of another race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or

Rhode Island Joins List of States Enacting $15 Minimum Wage Law

May 21, 2021 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Rhode Island

Jackson Lewis

On May 20, 2021, Governor Dan McKee signed an amendment to Rhode Island law that will see the Ocean State’s minimum wage increase to $15.00 per hour by 2025.  Beginning January 1, 2022, Rhode Island’s minimum wage will increase from its current $11.50 to $12.25. On January 1, 2023, it

Rhode Island Employee May Proceed With Lawsuit Alleging That Termination For Failed Breath Test Violated State Law

September 17, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Rhode Island

Jackson Lewis

A federal court in Rhode Island allowed a former employee to proceed with her lawsuit alleging that the employer violated state law when it terminated her employment after a positive breath alcohol test. Stafford v. CSL Plasma, Inc., Case No. 1:19-cv-00270 (D.R.I. September 14, 2020).

Stafford worked for CSL Plasma

Rhode Island Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Driver Who Refused Reasonable Grounds Drug Test

June 29, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: Rhode Island

Littler

On May 29, 2020, the Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of a lawsuit alleging a violation of the Rhode Island drug testing statute brought against an employer that terminated an employee for refusing to submit to a reasonable grounds drug test.  Although there were multiple

Rhode Island Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Reasonable Grounds’ Standard for Employment-Based Drug Testing

June 12, 2020 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Rhode Island

Like many states, Rhode Island has enacted a statute that governs the use of drug tests in the employment context. Under Rhode Island’s drug-testing statute, R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.5-1(a)(1), an employer may require an employee to submit to a drug test only if it has “reasonable grounds to believe

Rhode Island Court Upholds “Reasonable Grounds” Drug Testing Even Where There Is Another Possible Explanation For Employee’s Behaviors

June 1, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Rhode Island

Jackson Lewis

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit against an employer who terminated an employee for refusing to submit to a reasonable suspicion drug test, even though the employee’s odd behaviors could have been attributable to pain or other things. Colpitts v. W.B. Mason Co., Inc., No.

Reopening Rhode Island Phase 1: A Practical Guide for Employers

May 8, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: Rhode Island

Littler

With Phase 1 of the “Reopening RI” framework set to commence on May 9, 2020, certain non-critical businesses will be able to resume operations. A list of businesses eligible to reopen in Phase 1 is available here. On May 6, 2020, Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) released “Phase 1: General Business Guidelines” and draft regulations (subsequently promulgated on May 8, 2020) designed to assist businesses in complying with rules surrounding reopening.  These guidelines apply to both businesses reopening and those critical infrastructure businesses continuing operations, with some limitations.

A COVID-19 Guide for Rhode Island Employers

March 17, 2020 | Littler Filed Under: Rhode Island

Littler

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has implications specific to Rhode Island employers. On March 9, 2020, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo declared a state of emergency. Four days later, on March 13, 2020, Governor Raimondo ordered all public schools closed for the week of March 16, 2020, and indicated she would revisit this order week-by-week.

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