RI S2932

Construction contractors become jointly and severally liable for wage theft claims against any subcontractor at any tier in the construction chain for work performed under the Rhode Island Building Code (RISBC-1)

Written notice of alleged wage violations must be provided to the contractor within 45 days of the last occurrence; full payment within 45 days of receiving notice extinguishes the contractor's liability

Contractor liability is capped at 120 consecutive days of alleged wage theft, counting backward from the last violation before notice was given

Provisions may be waived through collective bargaining agreements with bona fide building and construction trade labor organizations, provided the waiver explicitly references this section

Effective January 1, 2027, applying to construction contracts entered into, renewed, modified, or amended on or after that date