As of January 1, 2023, Rhode Island will remain the last state mandating private employers to pay their non-exempt employees at a premium rate if they work on holidays or Sundays. Furthermore, there are no states that require employers to offer vacation or paid time off benefits.
However, it is worth noting that sick leave laws do vary by state and even by locality. In Los Angeles, California, for example, employees can accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time each year for qualifying employers. Employers may want to consult local legal experts about these stipulations, as requests to use accrued sick leave may increase around the holidays.
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