# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-6: Service by residents performed entirely outside state

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-42_S28-42-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-6
- **Heading:** Service by residents performed entirely 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 28-42-6

## Text

Services not covered under § 28-42-4 and performed entirely out of this state, with respect to no part of which contributions are required and paid under an unemployment compensation law of any other state or of the federal government, shall be deemed to be employment subject to chapters 42 €” 44 of this title if the individual performing those services is a resident of this state and the director approves the election of the employing unit for whom those services are performed, that the entire service of that individual shall be deemed to be employment subject to those chapters.

## 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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