§ 28-14-24 - Set-off of money owed by employee to employer. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 28-14-24

   § 28-14-24  Set-off of money owed byemployee to employer. – (a) In any action for unpaid wages brought under the provisions of thischapter, the employer-debtor shall not deduct as a set-off or counterclaim:

   (1) Any money allegedly due the employer as compensation fordamages caused to the employer's property by the negligence of the employee;

   (2) Any money allegedly due the employer as rent; or

   (3) Any money allegedly owed to the employer by the employee;

   (b) Provided, that any employer granting his employee a loanor advance against future earnings or wages may deduct the loan as a set-off orcounterclaim if evidenced by a statement in writing signed by the employee.Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or restrict in any way anyrights which the employer now has to recover, by a separate legal action, anymoney owed the employer by the employee.