2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0857: Provides all employees of retail establishments with 15 or more employees engaged in work during Sundays or holidays shall receive from their employer no less than time and a half and shall be guaranteed at least a minimum of four (4) hours employment.

Legislative Summary

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HOLIDAY BUSINESS - Provides all employees of retail establishments with 15 or more employees engaged in work during Sundays or holidays shall receive from their employer no less than time and a half and shall be guaranteed at least a minimum of four (4) hours employment.

Bill History

3/19/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
Senate
4/4/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
Senate
4/9/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/19/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Labor and Gaming(Senate)

Sponsors

Democrat: 2

Primary Sponsor

Brian Thompson
Brian Thompson
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/19/202581.1 KB