Rhode Island § 28-12-21 - Minimum Wages
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 28-12-21 — Minimum Wages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-12-21. Minimum Wages
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-12-21
§ 28-12-21. More favorable laws preserved.
Any standards relating to minimum wages, maximum hours, overtime compensation, or other working conditions in effect under any other law of this state that are more favorable to employees than those applicable to those employees under this chapter or the regulations and orders issued under this chapter, shall not be deemed to be amended, rescinded, or otherwise affected by this chapter but shall continue in full force and effect and may be enforced as provided by law unless and until they are specifically superseded by standards more favorable to those employees by operation or in accordance with regulations or orders issued under this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3745, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 28-12-21; P.L. 2000, ch. 109, § 31.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-12-21
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-12-21 cover?
Section 28-12-21 ("Minimum Wages") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 28-12-21?
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