H7362

Mandates the workweek be reduced to 32 hrs. Rate of pay for a 32 hr workweek remains the same as the rate of pay for 40 hrs. Work in excess of 32 hrs in any one workweek qualify for overtime pay. Does not apply to employers with less than 500 employees.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7362 mandates a 32-hour workweek with the same pay rate as a 40-hour week, with overtime for hours over 32.

Rhode Island H7362 reduces the standard workweek to 32 hours while maintaining the same pay rate as a 40-hour workweek. Overtime pay is required for any hours worked beyond 32 hours in a week. This bill does not apply to employers with fewer than 500 employees. The legislation aims to balance employee work hours and compensation while ensuring that larger employers adjust their practices to support this change.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDDDDD
7
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 30

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)

Jan 28

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor