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- Minimum Wage: As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Rhode Island is $14.00 per hour, increasing to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2025.
- Overtime Pay: Non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Additionally, work performed on Sundays and holidays typically requires overtime pay.
- Meal Breaks: Employees are entitled to a 20-minute meal break during a six-hour shift and a 30-minute meal break during an eight-hour shift. These breaks may be unpaid if the employee is relieved of all duties.
Rhode Island requires employers to pay non-exempt employees weekly on regular, established paydays within nine days of the end of the payroll period. Overtime is mandated for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, and work on Sundays and holidays typically requires overtime pay. Employers must withhold state income tax and contribute to state unemployment insurance, with rates ranging from 1.1% to 9.7%, based on the employer's experience rating.
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- Health Insurance: Employers with 50 or more full-time employees must offer health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Smaller employers can choose to offer health insurance but are not legally required to do so.
- Retirement Benefits: Employers may offer retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, to attract and retain talent. If they do, they must comply with federal laws, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
- Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI): Employers are responsible for providing TDI, funded by a special tax withheld from employees' pay, for those unable to work due to illness, injury, or pregnancy.
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