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Massachusetts and Rhode Island Enhance Worker Protections in 2025

1/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Massachusetts requires employers with 25+ employees to disclose pay ranges in job postings and submit demographic pay data.
In 2025, the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave cap rose to $1,170.64.
Rhode Island raised minimum wage to $16.00 in 2025 and mandated menopausal accommodations.
Rhode Island prohibits mandatory attendance at meetings on political or religious matters.
Rhode Island expanded Temporary Caregiver Insurance to cover sibling care and organ donation recovery.

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Story summary

Massachusetts requires employers with 25+ employees to disclose pay ranges in job postings and submit demographic pay data.
In 2025, the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave cap rose to $1,170.64.
Rhode Island raised minimum wage to $16.00 in 2025 and mandated menopausal accommodations.
Rhode Island prohibits mandatory attendance at meetings on political or religious matters.
Rhode Island expanded Temporary Caregiver Insurance to cover sibling care and organ donation recovery.