§ 25-3-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Director” means the director of the department of labor and training; (2) “Economic necessity” means and refers to any case where the director determines that: (i) Both the economics and technology of manufacture of the product or a component of the product requires continuous conversion or […]
§ 25-3-10. Severability. If any provisions of this chapter or the application of it to any employer or employee is held invalid, the remainder of this chapter and the application of those provisions to other employers or employees shall not be affected by that invalidity. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 110, § 2.
§ 25-3-11. Violations by cities or towns. Any city or town that violates the provisions of this chapter as it relates to the observance of holidays shall be punished by a penalty not to exceed the sum of one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation. The penalty shall be paid into the general fund of […]
§ 25-3-2. Increased pay required for work on Sundays and holidays. Any person, association, or corporation receiving a permit from the division of racing and athletics of the department of business regulation to operate any horse racing, dog racing, or jai alai event under the parimutuel system and any person, association, or corporation doing business […]
§ 25-3-3. Work on Sundays or holidays. (a) Work performed by employees on Sundays and holidays must be paid for at least one and one-half (1½) times the normal rate of pay for the work performed; provided: (1) That it is not grounds for discharge or other penalty upon any employee for refusing to work […]
§ 25-3-4, 25-3-4.1. Repealed.
§ 25-3-5. Appeal from director’s decision. All notices given and hearings conducted by the director, and all appeals from any order or determination of the director, shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 110, § 2.
§ 25-3-6. Powers of director. The director may promulgate any regulations as shall be necessary for the full and proper implementation of this chapter. The regulations shall be adopted only in accordance with the procedures established by chapter 35 of title 42. The director shall also be empowered to enforce and administer the provisions of […]
§ 25-3-7. Exemptions. All regulations establishing exemptions adopted in accordance with the provisions of § 25-3-6 prior to July 1, 2021, shall remain in full force and effect. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 110, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 172, § 1, effective July 6, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 173, § 1, effective July 6, […]
§ 25-3-8. Penalty for violations. Any employer convicted of violating the provisions of § 25-3-2 shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each employee involved and each separate offense committed, but in no event shall the fine be less than two hundred dollars ($200). History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 110, § […]
§ 25-3-9. Employee’s remedies. Every employee who is discharged, disciplined, or discriminated against by any employer in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to maintain a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. If judgment is rendered in the employee’s favor, he or she shall be entitled to reinstatement and […]
