Frequencies the DOL table marks for Rhode Island
An “X” in the DOL table means the state permits that payday frequency; blank means it is not marked. Check your state labor office for the current rule.
| Pay frequency | Marked by DOL |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Yes |
| Biweekly | Yes |
| Semimonthly | Yes |
| Monthly | No |
DOL footnotes for Rhode Island
- 19 Rhode Island. Most Rhode Island employers are required to pay employees weekly. Childcare providers shall have the option to be paid every two weeks. Effective January 1, 2014, employers that meet certain requirements outlined in Rhode Island General Law Section 28-14-2.2 may petition the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training for permission to pay employees less frequently than weekly but must pay wages at least twice a month.
Source: US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, State Payday Requirements (revised January 1, 2023). Record id: DOL-WHD-state-payday / Rhode Island. Data revised January 1, 2023.