Section 28-59-1. – Short title.

§ 28-59-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 264, § 1.

Section 28-59-2. – Definitions.

§ 28-59-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Business entity” means any person as defined in § 43-3-6 and includes a corporation, business trust, estate trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal or commercial entity. (2) “Earnings” means wages or compensation paid to an employee in the […]

Section 28-59-3. – Enforceability.

§ 28-59-3. Enforceability. (a) A noncompetition agreement shall not be enforceable against the following types of workers: (1) An employee who is classified as nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 201-219; (2) Undergraduate or graduate students who participate in an internship or otherwise enter a short-term employment relationship with an employer, […]