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Rhode Island: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Final paycheck rules · Minimum wage · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws
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| Tell your employer | 30 days, in writing |
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| File a claim | 2 years from the injury or its appearance |
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| Waiting period | 3 days |
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| Waiting days paid back | No retroactive rule stated |
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| Max weekly benefit (2026) | – |
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| State program | Temporary Caregiver Insurance and Temporary Disability Insurance |
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| Status | Paying benefits |
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| If you are fired | Next regular payday |
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| If you quit | Next regular payday |
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Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $16.00 |
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| Next change | $17.00 on Jan. 1, 2027 |
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| Maximum weekly benefit | $777 ($971 with dependents) |
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| How long it lasts | 17 to 26 weeks |
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| Meal break required | 20 minutes in a 6-hour shift; 30 minutes in an 8-hour shift |
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| Minimum cash wage | $3.89 |
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| Most tips can count | $12.11 |
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| Paid rest break | No state requirement |
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