Rhode Island H8330 mandates employers to grant full-time employees four hours of paid leave annually for blood donation.

Rhode Island H8330 requires employers to provide full-time employees with four hours of paid leave annually to donate blood through an approved program. This leave must be taken at the employee's regular rate of pay and does not result in the loss of time, pay, or benefits. Employers cannot penalize or discriminate against employees for requesting or taking this leave. The leave can only be used once a year and employees must provide reasonable advance notice to their employers. Employers may require written verification from the blood donation program confirming the donation.

Rhode Island H8330 mandates employers to grant full-time employees four hours of paid leave annually for blood donation.

Rhode Island H8330 requires employers to provide full-time employees with four hours of paid leave annually to donate blood through an approved program. This leave must be taken at the employee's regular rate of pay and does not result in the loss of time, pay, or benefits. Employers cannot penalize or discriminate against employees for requesting or taking this leave. The leave can only be used once a year and employees must provide reasonable advance notice to their employers. Employers may require written verification from the blood donation program confirming the donation.