# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-4: Services performed partly outside state

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-4
- **Heading:** Services performed partly outside state
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-42 / Section 28-42-4

## Text

€œEmployment€ includes an individual€™s entire service, performed within or both within and without this state, if:

(1) The service is localized in this state; or

(2) The service is not localized in any state but some of the service is performed in this state and

(i) The base of operations, or, if there is no base of operations, then the place from which the service is directed or controlled, is in this state; or

(ii) The base of operations or place from which that service is directed or controlled is not in any state in which some part of the service is performed but the individual€™s residence is in this state.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-1 § 28-42-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-2 § 28-42-2. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-3 § 28-42-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-4 § 28-42-4. Services performed partly outside state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-5 § 28-42-5. Localized service defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-6 § 28-42-6. Service by residents performed entirely outside state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-6.1 § 28-42-6.1. Service by U.S. citizens performed outside United States for American employer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-6.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-7 § 28-42-7. Independent contractor and employee distinguished.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-8 § 28-42-8. Exemptions from €œemployment.€](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-9 § 28-42-9. Maritime services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-10 § 28-42-10. Services performed by students.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-11 § 28-42-11. Employees of agents and contractors of employing units.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-12 § 28-42-12. Election by exempt employer to become subject to provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-13 § 28-42-13. State employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-13.md)

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