Requires the employer, at the time of hiring, to furnish to their employees an itemized list of the terms and conditions of the employment and mandates that each payday a pay stub explaining how their wages were calculated is provided.

RI Bill Summary: Employee Pay Transparency Requirements

This bill would require Rhode Island employers to give new employees a written, itemized document at the time of hiring that outlines the terms and conditions of their employment. This means workers would receive clear, written information about things like their pay rate, hours, and other key job conditions right from the start — before they even begin working.

The bill would also require employers to provide employees with a detailed pay stub every payday. This pay stub would need to explain exactly how the employee's wages were calculated, so workers can clearly see how their paycheck amount was determined, including things like hours worked, pay rates, and any deductions.

This bill would affect all Rhode Island employers and their employees. Workers would benefit by having greater transparency and a paper trail about their pay and job conditions, making it easier to spot errors or discrepancies in their paychecks. Employers would need to update or create systems to ensure these documents are consistently provided at hiring and on each payday.

Currently, the bill has been referred to the House Labor Committee, which has recommended it be held for further study. This means the bill has not yet advanced and lawmakers are still reviewing it before deciding whether to move it forward.