H7960

Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.

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Rhode Island H7960 eliminates prescribed timelines for hearings and determinations in certain labor enforcement actions to align with reasonable.

Rhode Island H7960 amends the state's labor laws to remove specific timelines for hearings and determinations in certain enforcement actions by the Department of Labor and Training. This change aims to allow more flexibility in the enforcement process, ensuring that hearings and determinations are conducted in a reasonable and timely manner. The bill also includes provisions for penalties and fines for violations related to wage payments and recordkeeping, and establishes a prevailing wages enforcement fund. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

House Labor Consideration

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Jun 23

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Senate passed as amended in concurrence