Wages
Minimum Wages increased to $14 per hour- Read the update from the RI Dept of Labor and Training (DLT) for details, including the exemption of students, employees receiving gratuities, domestic services, and others. For further guidance, review the DLT information at, https://dlt.ri.gov/regulation-and- safety/labor-standards/minimum-wage
Any employer that commits “wage theft” or “worker misclassification” as defined by the DLT, now will face Felony charges as outlined in the “State’s Payment of Wages Act, RI.Gen.Laws 28-14-1. This results in higher financial penalties and the risk of up