Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 28-14 - Payment of Wages
Section 28-14-15. - Subpoena powers.

§ 28-14-15. Subpoena powers.
The director and his or her authorized representatives shall have the power to administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath, issue subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, compel the attendance of witnesses, and the production of papers, books, accounts, records, payrolls, documents, and testimony, and to take depositions and affidavits in any proceeding before the director.
History of Section.P.L. 1941, ch. 1069, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 28-14-15.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations

Chapter 28-14 - Payment of Wages

Section 28-14-1. - Definitions.

Section 28-14-2. - Payment of wages — Form of payment — Establishment of regular paydays.

Section 28-14-2.1. - Statement of earnings.

Section 28-14-2.2. - Frequency of payment.

Section 28-14-3. - Deduction and payment of union dues.

Section 28-14-3.1. - Payroll deductions.

Section 28-14-3.2. - Deductions not authorized.

Section 28-14-4. - Payment on separation by employer.

Section 28-14-5. - Payment in event of industrial dispute.

Section 28-14-6. - Payment of wages of deceased employees.

Section 28-14-6.1. - Priority of wages due from employer in receivership or insolvency proceedings.

Section 28-14-7. - [Repealed.]

Section 28-14-8. - Payment of undisputed amounts in wage disputes.

Section 28-14-9. - Effect of private agreements — Payment of bonuses.

Section 28-14-10. - Wage deductions unaffected.

Section 28-14-10.1. - Payment of wages directly to employee’s account in financial institution.

Section 28-14-10.2. - Deduction of premium for prepaid legal services.

Section 28-14-11. - Wages held as garnishee.

Section 28-14-12. - Employment records.

Section 28-14-13. - Inspection powers.

Section 28-14-14. - Obstruction of enforcement.

Section 28-14-15. - Subpoena powers.

Section 28-14-16. - Compelling obedience to subpoenas.

Section 28-14-17. - Penalty for violations.

Section 28-14-17.1. - Administrative assessment.

Section 28-14-18. - [Repealed.]

Section 28-14-18.1. - [Repealed.]

Section 28-14-18.2. - [Repealed.]

Section 28-14-18.3. - Collective bargaining.

Section 28-14-18.4. - Extension of protection.

Section 28-14-19. - Enforcement powers and duties of director of labor and training.

Section 28-14-19.1. - Misclassification of employees.

Section 28-14-19.2. - Private right of action to collect wages or benefits and for equitable relief.

Section 28-14-19.3. - Protection from retaliation.

Section 28-14-20. - Filing of claims.

Section 28-14-21. - Acceptance of claims of nonresidents for collection.

Section 28-14-22. - Duties of attorney general.

Section 28-14-23. - Assignment of wage claims to director — Prosecution of actions.

Section 28-14-24. - Setoff of money owed by employee to employer.

Section 28-14-25. - Court costs.

Section 28-14-26. - Service of process.

Section 28-14-27. - Attachment of property.

Section 28-14-28. - Garnishee’s fees.

Section 28-14-29. - Order of payment of fees and claims.

Section 28-14-30. - Severability.

Section 28-14-31. - Wages upon return from layoff.