Rhode Island Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Rhode Island employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Rhode Island Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 35 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
40 hours
Employer Threshold
18+ employees
Waiting Period
90 days
Carryover
Yes, up to 40 hours
Effective Date
July 1, 2018
Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act. Employers with <18 employees must provide unpaid sick time.
👨👩👧Rhode Island Paid Family and Medical Leave
Maximum Duration
6 weeks
Wage Replacement
Approximately 60% of wages
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Effective Date
2014
TCI provides wage replacement for family caregiving. TDI provides disability benefits.
📋Other Rhode Island Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
No state law (early voting available).
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
Employers with 50+ employees must provide up to 3 days leave.
⚖️FMLA in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act covers employers with 50+ employees.
✅Rhode Island Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide sick time (paid for 18+, unpaid for <18)
- ✓Participate in TCI/TDI programs
- ✓Domestic violence leave (50+ employees)
- ✓RI PFMLA (50+ employees)
🔔Recent Changes in Rhode Island
TCI duration and benefits continue to be adjusted.
🏢Rhode Island Leave Guides by Industry
📋Rhode Island Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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