The bill amends Section 25-3-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 25-3, which pertains to work on holidays and Sundays. It introduces a new definition section and specifically excludes individuals employed in catering, commissary, or food service establishments from the definition of "employee." This exclusion impacts the provisions that require employers to pay employees at one and one-half times their normal rate for work performed on holidays and Sundays. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Statutes affected: 7973: 25-3-1