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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING APRIL 19, 2023, TO BE "WAGE THEFT DAY OF ACTION"
Introduced By: Senators Kallman, and Cano
Date Introduced: April 27, 2023
Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
WHEREAS, Adequate enforcement of existing laws requires a well-informed and 1
engaged public; and 2
WHEREAS, The "Wage Theft Day of Action" brings awareness to the problems of wage 3
theft, worker misclassification, and tax fraud which robs our communities of important tax dollars 4
and our citizens of income; and 5
WHEREAS, It is not acceptable to have employers working in our community who 6
subvert labor and employment laws passed to protect workers and ensure workplace health and 7
safety; and 8
WHEREAS, It is in the public interest to enforce the law evenly so law-abiding firms are 9
not put at a competitive disadvantage by unscrupulous employers that avoid their obligations 10
under the law; and 11
WHEREAS, Partnerships between local governments, communities and business leaders 12
can create safe and thriving workplaces that foster inclusivity and raise the standard of living for 13
all citizens; now, therefore be it 14
RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims April 19th 15
of 2023 to be "Wage Theft Day of Action" in the State of Rhode Island; and be it further 16
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 17
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Honorable Daniel J. McKee, Governor of18
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the State of Rhode Island. 1
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