Labor Standards

The Labor Standards Unit enforces workplace laws and ensures that Rhode Island's employees receive the wages they have earned. Labor Standards investigates wage complaints involving minimum wage, payment of wages, overtime, Sunday/holiday premium pay, and vacation pay upon termination, as well as child labor, parental and family medical leave, and industrial homework.

Forms

• Pay Equity Complaint Form
• Employee Bi-Weekly Pay Application
• Bi-Weekly Pay Affidavit of Continued Compliance
• Nonpayment of Wages Complaint Form   (Español)
• Mandatory Overtime (Nurses/Hospitals) Complaint Form
• Intent to Employ a Minor Form
• Certification of Age Form for minors 16-17 years of age
• Special Limited Permit to Work for minors 14-15 years of age