The Rhode Island state leave program provides short-term Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) wage replacement benefits to eligible workers who need time off from work. Workers may be eligible for TDI if they are unable to work due to a non-work-related injury or illness, during pregnancy and/or childbirth. Workers may be eligible for TCI to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child.
Coverage Options: Employers are required to participate in the state-run program.
Job Protection: RI TCI is not job protected. However, job protection may be provided through other state or federal laws such as the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act (RI FMLA).
Benefits: A total of 30 weeks combined TDI and TCI per 52-week lookback period.
- TDI: 30 weeks, workers may receive up to $867/week
- TCI: 4 weeks; workers may receive up to $867/week
Contributions: In 2020, the contribution is 1.3% of the first $72,300 of an employee’s wages with a maximum annual employee contribution (payroll deduction) of $781.
For more information please visit the RI Leaves website.
As of March 1, 2020