This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Overtime in Rhode Island

Under Rhode Island law, overtime pay is required when an employee works more than 40 hours in a single workweek. The governing statute, R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-12-4.1, sets the overtime rate at one and one-half times the employee’s regular hourly rate for all hours over 40. The law also imposes a minimum overtime rate of $300.00 per week for certain employees, though the exact application depends on the specific circumstances outlined in the statute. Exceptions and special rules exist, but the official source provides the full details. The worked example below shows how the calculation applies in practice. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own overtime entitlement based on your specific facts.

Wage calculation example

For a Rhode Island wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-12-4.1 (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE28/28-12/28-12-4.1.htm).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $20
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 1.5x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $300.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Wage calculation example

For a Rhode Island wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-12-4.1 (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE28/28-12/28-12-4.1.htm).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $20
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 1.5x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $300.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the overtime calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.