The bill amends Section 5-23-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 5-23, titled "Holiday Business," to establish new regulations for retail establishments operating on holidays. It provides that retail establishments with fifteen (15) or more employees engaged in work during Sundays or holidays must pay their employees no less than time and a half for the work performed and guarantee a minimum of four (4) hours of employment.

The provisions of this section shall only apply to retail establishments with fifteen or more employees and shall not apply to any individual covered by a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract. The bill allows city or town councils to set licensing fees for holiday business licenses, which cannot exceed $100, and exempts non-profit organizations from these fees. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5943: 5-23-2