§ 28-14-23. Assignment of wage claims to director — Prosecution of actions.
The director shall have the power and authority to:
(1) Take assignments of wage claims and rights of action for penalties as provided by §§ 28-14-17 and 28-14-19 without being bound by any of the technical rules with reference to the validity of the assignments;
(2) Prosecute actions for the collection of the claims of persons who, in the judgment of the director, have claims which are valid and enforceable in the courts; and
(3) Join various claimants in one preferred claim or lien, and in case of suit to join them in one cause of action.
History of Section.P.L. 1941, ch. 1069, § 9; P.L. 1955, ch. 3588, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-14-23; P.L. 2022, ch. 234, art. 1, § 11, effective December 31, 2022.
Structure 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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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 - [Repealed.]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.