Rhode Island Non-Compete Agreement
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Rhode Island Legal Requirements
Key RI statutes and obligations that apply to your non-compete agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by the Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act (RIGL §28-59-1 et seq., effective January 15, 2020); any agreement must be supported by independent consideration beyond continued employment
- Must be provided to the employee at least 10 business days before starting employment (or before signing for current employees) and signed by both parties
- Duration is capped at 1 year from the date of separation from employment
Restrictions & Limits
- Non-competes are void for: (1) employees earning $28.71/hour or less (2024 threshold, updated annually), (2) non-exempt FLSA employees, (3) undergraduate and graduate students, (4) apprentices, and (5) employees terminated without cause or laid off
- Non-competes are also void for employees under 18 years of age
- Courts will not enforce a non-compete that exceeds the statutory limits on duration or applies to workers in the excluded categories — courts will not blue-pencil to reduce; the agreement is void
Official Statute References
Primary Rhode Island statutes governing this document type.
Rhode Island Non-Compete Agreement FAQ
Common questions about non-compete agreements under Rhode Island law.
What is the wage threshold for non-competes in Rhode Island?
Under RIGL §28-59-1, non-competes are void for employees earning $28.71/hour or less as of 2024. This threshold is updated annually for inflation. Employers should verify the current threshold at the time of execution and upon each renewal of the employment relationship.
Can a Rhode Island employer enforce a non-compete against an employee it laid off?
No. RIGL §28-59-1 expressly voids non-competes for employees who are laid off or terminated without cause by the employer. This means that if business conditions lead to a layoff, the non-compete cannot be used to restrict the former employee's subsequent employment.
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