2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0858: Defines employees as individuals employed by a municipality or state covered by a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract, and would redefine an "employer" to those who employ fifteen (15) or more employees.

Legislative Summary

HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- WORK ON HOLIDAYS AND SUNDAYS - Defines employees as individuals employed by a municipality or state covered by a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract, and would redefine an "employer" to those who employ fifteen (15) or more employees.

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 Text3/19/202581.7 KB