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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
For the purposes of §§ 28-39-3.1 and 28-39-3.2 “employment” does not include services performed by:
(1) Elected officials;
(2) Individuals on any work-relief project undertaken by governmental entities;
(3) Members of the legislative body, or members of the judiciary of a political subdivision;
(4) Employees serving on a temporary basis in case of fire, storm, snow, earthquake, flood, or similar emergency; or
(5) Positions which, under or pursuant to the laws of this state, are designated as:
(i) Major non-tenured policymaking or advisory positions; or
(ii) Policymaking or advisory positions, the performance of the duties of which ordinarily does not require more than eight (8) hours per week.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 28. Labor and Labor Relations § 28-39-3.3. Exemptions from “employment” - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-28-labor-and-labor-relations/ri-gen-laws-sect-28-39-3-3/
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