Rhode Island H7961 makes construction contractors liable for wage theft or nonpayment claims from employees against the contractor, its.

Rhode Island H7961 amends the Payment of Wages chapter to hold construction contractors civilly liable for wage theft or nonpayment claims from employees against the contractor, its subcontractors, and any subcontractor. This applies to construction contracts entered into, renewed, modified, or amended on or after January 1, 2027. Contractors can be held jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages, benefits, wage supplements, attorneys' fees, and other costs.

Rhode Island H7961 makes construction contractors liable for wage theft or nonpayment claims from employees against the contractor, its.

Rhode Island H7961 amends the Payment of Wages chapter to hold construction contractors civilly liable for wage theft or nonpayment claims from employees against the contractor, its subcontractors, and any subcontractor. This applies to construction contracts entered into, renewed, modified, or amended on or after January 1, 2027. Contractors can be held jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages, benefits, wage supplements, attorneys' fees, and other costs.