# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-4: Inclusion of unpaid wages

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-4
- **Heading:** Inclusion of unpaid wages
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-44 / Section 28-44-4

## Text

Wages earned by an employee for employment from employers that remain unpaid because the assets of the employer for whom that employment was rendered are in the custody or control of an assignee for the benefit of creditors, receiver, trustee, or any other fiduciary appointed by or under the control of a court of competent jurisdiction, shall, for all purposes of §§ 28-44-1, 28-44-3, 28-44-6, and 28-44-11, be deemed to be and shall be treated as though those wages had been paid to that employee during the calendar year within which those wages were earned.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-1 § 28-44-1. Source and manner of payment of benefits €” Services covered by federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-2 § 28-44-2. Payment day on holiday.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-3 § 28-44-3. Wages considered in computing benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-4 § 28-44-4. Inclusion of unpaid wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-6 § 28-44-6. Weekly benefits for total unemployment €” Year established €” Dependents€™ allowance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-7 § 28-44-7. Partial unemployment benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-8 § 28-44-8. Lag day benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-9 § 28-44-9. Duration of benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-10 § 28-44-10. Termination of benefit year.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-11 § 28-44-11. Earnings requirement for benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-12 § 28-44-12. Availability and registration for work.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-13 § 28-44-13. Report of wages received.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-14 § 28-44-14. Waiting period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-14.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-16 § 28-44-16. Labor disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-16.md)

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