Rhode Island General Laws Title 28. Labor and Labor Relations § 28-14.1-1. Definitions

(1) “ Employer” means any individual, firm, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, receiver, or other like officer appointed by a court of this state, and any agent or officer of any of the previously mentioned classes, employing any person in this state.

(2) “ Service charge” means a compulsory fee charged by an employer to a patron.

(3) “ Tip” means voluntary monetary compensation received directly or indirectly by the employee for services rendered.

(4) “ Tipped employee” means any employee engaged in an occupation in which the employee customarily and regularly receives more than thirty dollars ($30.00) a month in tips.