The bill amends Section 28-57-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-57, known as the "Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act," by updating the definitions used within the chapter. Notably, the definition of "employee" is revised to exclude apprenticeships, interns, and any other individuals as defined under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. Section 203 et seq. This change is indicated by the deletion of the previous language and the insertion of the new legal language.

The bill's purpose is to clarify the categories of workers who are not considered employees for the purposes of the act. This includes independent contractors, subcontractors, work study participants, and now explicitly excludes apprenticeships, interns, and others as defined by the FLSA. The bill will become effective immediately upon passage. The explanation provided by the Legislative Council indicates that the primary change is the amendment to the definition of "employee" to align with the provisions of the FLSA.

Statutes affected:
5584: 28-57-3