Rhode Island pay transparency law
In effect since January 1, 2023
Pay range on request
The wage range for the position
| Who it applies to | All employers (no size threshold in § 28-6-22) |
|---|---|
| Which jobs | Applicants (on request, and before compensation is discussed) and current employees (at hire, on moving to a new position, and on request) |
| Effective | January 1, 2023 |
Details and exceptions
- Also bans seeking or relying on an applicant's wage history
- The statute says employers "should" give the range before discussing compensation; it does not require ranges in postings
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
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Sources
- State of Rhode Island General Assembly (R.I. General Laws) · data as of October 8, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
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