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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.20-1. Purpose
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It is declared to be the public policy of this state to establish a maximum workday for certain hourly wage employees as defined herein, beyond which the employees cannot be required to perform overtime work, in order to safeguard their health, efficiency, and general well-being,…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.20-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Employee” means a nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 5-34, and a certified nurse assistant registered pursuant to chapter 23-17.9, provided further, that such term shall not include certified registered nurse anesthetists or resident physicians; and …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.20-3. Overtime requirement
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(a) No health care facility as defined above shall require an employee to accept work in excess of an agreed to, predetermined scheduled work shift of eight (8), ten (10), or twelve (12) hours. (b) No health care facility shall require an employee to work overtime in excess of an…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.20-4. Penalty for violations
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Any employer who violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of three hundred dollars ($300) for each violation of this chapter, which shall be paid to the center for health professions, as established in § 23-17.20.2. Until s…
