Rhode Island Wage Payment Law

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Rhode Island General Law 28-6-22 requires employers to pay wages weekly within nine days of the end of each pay period. Exceptions exist for bi-weekly or semi-monthly payments if approved by the director of labor and training.

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- Employers must pay wages weekly and not later than nine (*) days from the end of each pay period.
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