Non-Compete Agreements in Rhode Island
How Rhode Island law treats non-compete agreements, with the statute or official source.
Short answer: Non-compete agreements cannot be enforced against: employees who are non-exempt under the federal FLSA (generally hourly workers); student interns or short-term student workers; employees 18 or younger; R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 28-59-2, 28-59-3 (Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act)
| Non-compete agreements | Non-compete agreements cannot be enforced against: employees who are non-exempt under the federal FLSA (generally hourly workers); student interns or short-term student workers; employees 18 or younger; and low-wage employees (earning no more than 250% of the federal poverty level). For other employees, there is no general statute; courts decide case by case. |
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Where to get help in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), Division of Labor Standards
- File a complaint or claim
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FAQ
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Rhode Island?
Non-compete agreements cannot be enforced against: employees who are non-exempt under the federal FLSA (generally hourly workers); student interns or short-term student workers; employees 18 or younger; and low-wage employees (earning no more than 250% of the federal poverty level). For other employees, there is no general statute; courts decide case by case.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.