USA: New penalties for wage and hour violations from 1st January 2024 in Rhode Island

Under a new Payment of Wages Act amendment, construction sector employers who “knowingly and willfully” fail to pay wages when they amount to $1,500 or more, or misclassify workers as independent contractors, could face imprisonment for up to three years and/or a fine of up to $5,000 …

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