Minimum Wage in Providence County, Rhode Island

Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

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Pawtucket, RI Minimum Wage and Wage Claims

What Is the Minimum Wage in Pawtucket, RI?

You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)

Providence County Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Providence County is $14 an hour, the state minimum wage. Rhode Island law prohibits city and county governments from adopting a local minimum wage that's higher than the state minimum wage. 

Rhode Island Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Rhode Island is $14 an hour. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees must be paid at least $14 an hour. 

Find out more about the minimum wage in Rhode Island at https://dlt.ri.gov/wrs/laborstandards/.

What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Pawtucket, RI?

Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't. 

Rhode Island Tipped Minimum Wage

In Rhode Island, your employer may pay you a minimum wage of $3.89 an hour, as long as you earn enough in tips to bring your total hourly pay up to the full minimum wage, $14 an hour. If you don’t earn enough in tips to bring your compensation to the full minimum wage, your employer must make up the difference.

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Who Enforces Pawtucket, RI Minimum Wage Laws?

Rhode Island Enforcement Agency

If you have questions about Rhode Island's minimum wage, contact the

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

URL: https://dlt.ri.gov/

Phone: 401-462-8550

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Labor Standards Unit
1511 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, RI 02920

Email: DLT.LaborStandards@dlt.ri.gov

How to File a Wage Claim in Pawtucket, RI

If you were not paid the minimum wage in Pawtucket, RI, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state. 

All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.

Filing a Wage Claim with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training has posted the form and instructions to file a wage claim at its website. 

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Get Help With Pawtucket, RI Wage Claims and Lawsuits

If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.

Pawtucket, RI Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance

Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit to find local resources and legal aid offices.

Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.

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Pawtucket, RI Lawyer Directories

Lawyer Referral Services in Rhode Island. Check with the Rhode Island State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Pawtucket, RI. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.

NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Pawtucket, RI lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.


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