H7442

Expands the obligations of employers to create, maintain and retain their employees' personnel records, it requires that records be retained for at least 3 years after employee's termination. It also increases the financial penalties for each violation.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7442 expands employer obligations for employee personnel records, requiring retention for three years post-termination and increasing.

Rhode Island H7442 amends the obligations of employers regarding employee personnel records. It mandates that employers create, maintain, and retain these records, which must be kept for at least three years after an employee's termination. The bill also raises the financial penalties for violations, setting a minimum penalty of $1,500 and a maximum of $3,000 per violation. This act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor

Jan 30

House

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