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Author: Stephen Melnick, Littler Mendelson, P.C.

Summary:

  • The Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act is substantially similar to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, but employers should be aware of substantive differences that exist between the state and federal law. See Parental and Family Medical Leave Act.
  • Employees in Rhode Island may be eligible to take unpaid family military leave of up to 30 days (dependent on the size of the employer) if the employee's child or spouse is on active military duty. See Family Military Leave Act.