Issuance of Limited Permits for Work by Children
260-RICR-30-05-9 ACTIVE RULE
9.1Authority
9.2Contents
9.3Cost
9.4Funding
| Title | 260 | Department of Labor and Training |
| Chapter | 30 | Workforce Regulation and Safety |
| Subchapter | 05 | Labor Standards |
| Part | 9 | Issuance of Limited Permits for Work by Children |
| Type of Filing | Adoption |
| Regulation Status | Active |
| Effective | 02/04/2025 |
Regulation Authority:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-3-3
Purpose and Reason:
The proposed regulation creates a mandatory training program for youth ages fourteen (14) and fifteen (15) seeking limited work permits as required under RIGL § 28-3-3. The training will provide essential education on workers’ rights, workplace safety, and workers' compensation. The training program will also serve as a preventive measure, reducing potential costs for employers related to workplace accidents and compliance violations. The Department has determined that continuing its partnership with the Institute for Labor Studies & Research is the most cost-effective way to implement the program at no additional cost, beyond the existing annual contract of $200,000. The proposed regulation achieves the statutory objectives of protecting young workers and promoting workplace safety, with minimal associated costs and no financial burden on the participants.
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