Effective January 1, 2025, all employers with 50 or more full-time employees must post a benefits and services poster for veterans. The notice must also be provided to employees at hire and annually thereafter.
The poster is currently not yet available from the Rhode Island Department of Labor but is expected to be before the effective date.
Next Steps
Once made available, employers should download and immediately post the notice in a prominent location at the worksite and update their onboarding process to include providing this notice to all employees at hire and on an ongoing basis. For those with remote employees, it is recommended that the notice be provided electronically.
In addition, it is recommended that employers familiarize themselves with state-provided resources for covered employees and ensure that managers and supervisors are also trained to respond accordingly.
Employers who need additional guidance on whether this posting requirement applies to their organization are encouraged to consult with legal counsel.
HR Works will continue to monitor this topic and provide more information as it becomes available.
