# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-8: Uniformity

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-57_S28-57-8

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-57-8
- **Heading:** Uniformity
- **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 28-57-8

## Text

No municipality shall establish, mandate, or otherwise require an employer to provide benefits in excess of those required under this chapter, including paid sick and safe leave to its employees, other than the paid sick and safe leave requirements provided by this chapter, or to apply sick and safe leave policies to statutorily exempt employees and workers.

## 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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