If passed by the Senate as expected later Tuesday, the bill will mandate that employers with 18 or more workers provide at least three sick days starting next year, four days off in 2019 and five days from 2020 onward.
Paid Sick Leave Bill Passes Rhode Island House
Patrick Anderson, The Providence Journal
Tue, 09/19/2017 - 2:54pm
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Topics: Rhode Island Providence County Providence
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