Rhode Island
Complete guide to Rhode Island leave laws including TDI, TCI, Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act, and parental leave.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No state requirement for vacation.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 40
Statutory pay: 100% of regular rate
Eligibility: Employers with 18+ employees: 40 hours paid, Employers with fewer than 18: 40 hours unpaid, 1 hour per 35 hours worked
Parental leave
Maternity: 13 weeks (RI Parental and Family Medical Leave Act)
Paternity: 13 weeks (RI PFMLA)
Adoption: 13 weeks (RI PFMLA)
Shared leave: Each parent gets own TCI benefits
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI): Up to 30 weeks (paid)
Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI): Up to 6 weeks (paid)
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: 3 years for sick leave records
Penalties: Fines for sick leave violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Victory Day: 2025-08-11
Frequently asked questions
How does Rhode Island TCI work?
TCI provides up to 6 weeks of paid leave at approximately 60% of wages for bonding with a new child or caring for a seriously ill family member.
How much sick leave do Rhode Island employees get?
Employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 35 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year for larger employers.
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