Rhode Island paid sick leave
Under the Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act, employees accrue 1 hour per 35 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year.
Informational, not legal advice. Checked against Congressional Research Service report R48921 and the state's own labour department. Statutes change every session — confirm against the primary source linked below before setting a policy. Last verified 18 August 2026.
The rule, in detail
| Accrual rate | 1 hour per 35 hours worked |
|---|---|
| Annual accrual cap | 40 hours |
| Annual use cap | 40 hours |
| Carryover | Permitted, capped at 40 hours |
| Frontloading allowed | Yes |
| Waiting period before use | 90 days |
| Employer size threshold | 18+ employees |
| Payout on termination | Not required |
| Effective from | 1 January 2020 |
Notes
DENOMINATOR IS 35, not 30. Employers with fewer than 18 employees must provide the same accrual unpaid.
Covered reasons
- Employee illness
- Family care
- Domestic violence
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