Rhode Island S2408 would increase the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities from $3.89 to $6.75 per hour starting January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2408 would amend the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities, raising it from $3.89 to $6.75 per hour starting January 1, 2027. This change applies to employees in industries where gratuities are customary, excluding taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles. The bill specifies that employers must pay a cash wage of at least $2.89 per hour, increasing by fifty cents each year until reaching the new minimum. The director of labor and training will provide guidance on acceptable evidence for wage deductions. This act would take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2408 would increase the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities from $3.89 to $6.75 per hour starting January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2408 would amend the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities, raising it from $3.89 to $6.75 per hour starting January 1, 2027. This change applies to employees in industries where gratuities are customary, excluding taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles. The bill specifies that employers must pay a cash wage of at least $2.89 per hour, increasing by fifty cents each year until reaching the new minimum. The director of labor and training will provide guidance on acceptable evidence for wage deductions. This act would take effect upon passage.