# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-2: Legislative purpose

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-2
- **Heading:** Legislative purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-57 / Section 28-57-2

## Text

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that employees in Rhode Island can address their own health and safety needs, as well as the health and safety needs of their family members, by requiring employers to allow employees to earn a minimum level of paid leave time, including time to care for their family members, and allow for ease and uniformity of administration for the business community in providing paid leave for their employees.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-1 § 28-57-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-2 § 28-57-2. Legislative purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-3 § 28-57-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-4 § 28-57-4. Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-5 § 28-57-5. Accrual of paid sick and safe leave time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-6 § 28-57-6. Use of paid sick and safe leave time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-7 § 28-57-7. Family childcare providers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-8 § 28-57-8. Uniformity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-9 § 28-57-9. Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-10 § 28-57-10. Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-11 § 28-57-11. Confidentiality and nondisclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-12 § 28-57-12. Greater sick and safe leave policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-13 § 28-57-13. Public education and outreach.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-14 § 28-57-14. Allowable substitution of employers€™ paid sick and safe leave time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-14.md)

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