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Rhode Island

Payroll Compliance Guide

8 requirements covered • Last updated December 2025

This guide covers final paycheck timing, vacation payout, wage and hour rules, and other compliance topics for Rhode Island. Updates are based on state agency sources and last verified December 2025.

Rhode Island at a Glance

Minimum Wage

Tipped Minimum Wage

Daily Overtime Threshold

Weekly Overtime Threshold

Meal Break Rules

Rest Break Rules

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Final Paycheck Rules

Final Pay Rules (Resignation): Next payday Final Pay Rules (Termination): Next business day


Vacation / PTO Payout

Policy/contract governs Updated December 2025.


Minimum Wage

No specific rule has been recorded for Rhode Island in this category.


Tipped Minimum Wage

No specific rule has been recorded for Rhode Island in this category.


Daily Overtime Threshold

No specific rule has been recorded for Rhode Island in this category.


Weekly Overtime Threshold

No specific rule has been recorded for Rhode Island in this category.


Meal Break Rules

No specific rule has been recorded for Rhode Island in this category.


Rest Break Rules

No specific rule has been recorded for Rhode Island in this category.

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