Rhode Island Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF
Rhode Island at a glance: Trade Secret Law: Rhode Island Uniform Trade Secrets Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-41-1 et seq. · Employee Protections: Non-competes banned for low-wage workers · Enforceability: Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration
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Non-Disclosure Agreements in Rhode Island
Rhode Island enforces NDAs under general contract law and has adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Confidentiality restrictions must be reasonable in scope and duration to be enforceable.
Rhode Island bans non-compete agreements for low-wage employees under its Noncompetition Agreement Act, so employers should ensure any restrictive provisions bundled with confidentiality obligations comply with this protection.
Rhode Island Non-Disclosure Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Rhode Island Rule |
|---|---|
| Trade Secret Law | Rhode Island Uniform Trade Secrets Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-41-1 et seq. |
| Employee Protections | Non-competes banned for low-wage workers |
| Enforceability | Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration |
| Notarization | Not required |
| Typical Duration | 1–5 years; indefinite for trade secrets |
Rhode Island Legal Requirements
- Restrictions must be reasonable in scope, time, and geographic area.
- Must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or confidential information.
- Non-compete provisions cannot apply to low-wage employees under Rhode Island's Noncompetition Agreement Act.
- Cannot prevent disclosure of illegal conduct or activity protected under federal labor law.
Rhode Island Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Rhode Island legal resources or your state legislature's official website.