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Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. Ranked Tier 1 in Employment Law (Individuals) and Civil Rights by Best Law Firms in 2025
Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked ...
Employment Law
Can I Be Paid Below Minimum Wage While Earning Tips in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island employees must receive a minimum wage, but the pay may vary depending on whether the employee is tipped. Learn more by calling a ...
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3 Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. Attorneys Recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. is proud to announce that three of our attorneys, Richard Sinapi, Danilo Borgas, and Chloe Davis, have recently been recognized by ...
Employment Law
Can Your Employer Force You to Work After Hours Without Getting Paid in the State of Rhode Island?
The Fair Labor Standards Act and Rhode Island state laws prohibit employers from requiring employees to work unpaid overtime. Learn more about your rights as ...
Employment Law
Understanding Employee and Job Applicant Rights to be Free from Pregnancy Discrimination and to Enjoy Reasonable Accommodations Relating to Pregnancy
Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. Understand employee and job applicant rights to be free from pregnancy discrimination and to enjoy reasonable accommodations relating to ...
Employment Law
Reasonable Workplace Accommodations for Disabilities: Addressing Changing Needs in Rhode Island
State and federal laws require employers to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for those with temporary or permanent disabilities. Discuss your options with a dedicated Rhode ...
Employment Law
Employee Rights Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The world of sexual harassment in the workplace is complex and nuanced. Enlist the guidance of an experienced and caring Rhode Island employment law attorney ...
Employment Law
New Overtime Rule Raising Salary Thresholds for Exemptions
On April 23, 2024 the U.S. Department of Labor finalized a substantial update to overtime rules, raising the standard salary threshold for exempt employees and ...
Employment Law
What to Do When You’re Wrongfully Terminated in Rhode Island
If you think you may have been wrongfully terminated from your job because of discrimination, for taking protected leave, in retaliation for protected conduct, or ...