§ 28-3-1 Places and times where employment of children prohibited
§ 28-3-2 Production of certificate of age on demand by compliance inspector
§ 28-3-3 Issuance of limited permits for work by children
§ 28-3-3.1 Work experience program
§ 28-3-3.2 Revocation or suspension of permit
§ 28-3-3.3 Manufacturing and industrial pre-apprenticeship and internships
§ 28-3-4 Return of permit on termination of employment
§ 28-3-5 Proof of age for employment certificate
§ 28-3-6 Certificates and permits kept by employer
§ 28-3-7 Cancellation of erroneously issued certificates
§ 28-3-8 Employment subject to provisions
§ 28-3-9 Employment of minors in hazardous places or occupations
§ 28-3-9.1 Employment of minors as adult entertainment performers prohibited
§ 28-3-10 Declaration of places or occupations as hazardous for minors
§ 28-3-11 Hours of work for children
§ 28-3-12 Posting of hours and wage rates
§ 28-3-14 Maximum continuous employment without mealtime
§ 28-3-15 Penalty for violation of provisions of this chapter
§ 28-3-18 Enforcement of provisions – Prosecution of violations
§ 28-3-19 Posting of copies of law
§ 28-3-20 Penalty for violations generally
§ 28-3-32 Immunity from liability for costs
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 28-3 - Employment of Children

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Department: means the department of labor and training. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-29-2
  • Director: means the director of labor and training or his or her designee unless specifically stated otherwise. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-29-2
  • Employee: means any person who has entered into the employment of or works under contract of service or apprenticeship with any employer, except that in the case of a city or town other than the city of Providence it shall only mean that class or those classes of employees as may be designated by a city, town, or regional school district in a manner provided in this chapter to receive compensation under chapters 29 — 38 of this title. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-29-2
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8