StateLegalDocs
RI · EMPLOY-CONTR · Updated July 2026 · Free

Rhode Island Employment Contract

Review Status: PendingAuthor: Editorial TeamMethodology: Statutory Verification

100% FREE PERSONALIZED DOCUMENT
· NO REGISTRATION· NO CREDIT CARD· NO EMAIL REQUIRED· WORD & PDF DOWNLOAD

Rhode Island at a glance: Low-Wage Worker Ban: Banned for salary < 250% FPL · Hourly Employee Ban: Banned for employees paid hourly · Governing Law: R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-59-3

Instant Template

Blank Rhode Island Employment Contract — ready now

Download the fill-in-the-blank template instantly, or view it first. No account, no questions.

Edit online — fill it in step by stepRhode Island-specific clauses · autosaves as you go
Overview

Employment Contracts in Rhode Island

Rhode Island restricts non-competes and bans them for hourly workers, student interns, and employees under 18.
Key Facts

Rhode Island Employment Contract — Quick Reference

RequirementRhode Island Rule
Low-Wage Worker BanBanned for salary < 250% FPL
Hourly Employee BanBanned for employees paid hourly
Governing LawR.I. Gen. Laws § 28-59-3
Legal Requirements

Rhode Island Legal Requirements

  • Non-competes are void for protected classes (under 18, hourly, low-wage).
Governing Laws

Rhode Island Governing Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-59-3
Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act
Imposes strict low-wage and hourly worker bans.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Rhode Island legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Rhode Island Employment Contract — Frequently Asked Questions

Who is protected under Rhode Island's non-compete law?

Non-exempt employees, hourly workers, student interns, and any worker under 18 years of age.