2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
CHAPTER 28-12 - Minimum Wages
§ 28-12-3 - Minimum wages.

SECTION 28-12-3

   § 28-12-3  Minimum wages. – (a) Every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees: commencing July 1, 1999, at least the minimum wage of five dollars and sixty five cents ($5.65) per hour. Commencing September 1, 2000, the minimum wage is six dollars and fifteen cents ($6.15) per hour.

   (b) Commencing January 1, 2004, the minimum wage is six dollars and seventy-five cents ($6.75) per hour.

   (c) Commencing March 1, 2006, the minimum wage is seven dollars and ten cents ($7.10) per hour.

   (d) Commencing January 1, 2007, the minimum wage is seven dollars and forty cents ($7.40) per hour.

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