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Separation From Employment: Rhode Island

Separation From Employment requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Jessica Sussman

Summary

  • Employment relationships in Rhode Island are presumed to be at-will, meaning they can be terminated by either party, at any time, with or without cause. See Termination for Cause.
  • The State Fair Employment Practices Act prohibits the termination of employees who make claims under the statute. See Retaliatory Discharge.
  • Terminated employees must be paid their final wages within a certain time period or else their employer will be subject to penalties. See Termination Pay.