§ 42-16.1-2 - Functions of director. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-16.1-2

   § 42-16.1-2  Functions of director. –The director of labor and training shall:

   (1) Have all the powers and duties formerly vested by law inthe director of labor with regard to factory inspectors and steam boilerinspectors, and such other duties as may be by law conferred upon thedepartment;

   (2) Administer the labor laws of this state concerning womenand children and be responsible for satisfactory working conditions of womenand children employed in industry in this state by a division in the departmentwhich shall be known as the division of labor standards;

   (3) Administer the act relating to state wage payment andwage collection;

   (4) Have all of the powers and duties formerly vested in thedirector of the department of labor and administer those responsibilities setforth in chapters 29 – 38, inclusive, of title 28;

   (5) Have all the powers and duties formerly vested by law inthe director of employment and training and administer those responsibilitiesset forth in chapters 39 – 44, inclusive, of title 28 and chapter 102 oftitle 42.