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RI S2504
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Ciccone
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AI Summary
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Applies to employers with 100+ employees at a single warehouse distribution center or 1,000+ employees across multiple warehouse distribution centers in Rhode Island
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Requires employers to provide written disclosure of all quotas at hiring, including specific task numbers, materials to be handled, time periods, and potential consequences for failing to meet quotas
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Prohibits quotas that prevent employees from taking meal breaks, rest periods, bathroom breaks (including travel time), or complying with occupational health and safety laws
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Grants employees the right to request their own work speed data and aggregated speed data for comparable employees at the facility
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Creates a rebuttable presumption of unlawful retaliation if an employer takes adverse action against an employee for exercising rights under this act
Legislative Description
Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.
Labor And Labor Relations
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/4/2026