Rhode Island Makes Juneteenth a State Holiday

Rhode Island has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 0444A), which will make June nineteenth (Juneteenth) a state holiday. Senate Bill 0444A takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

The details

Under the law, for Juneteenth National Freedom Day:

• Non-exempt (hourly workers) cannot be forced to work on June 19 (beginning on June 19, 2024), unless there is an applicable exemption; and
• Employees that work on June 19 must receive holiday pay of 1.5 times their normal rate of pay.

Next steps

• Train payroll and supervisors on the requirements under House Bill 0444A.
• Update holiday and paid time off policies.
• Communicate changes to employees.

Please contact your ADP^® Service Representative if you have any questions.