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For Seasonal Clam Shack, Rhode Island’s New Paid-Leave Law Could Prove A Nightmare

For Seasonal Clam Shack, Rhode Island’s New Paid-Leave Law Could Prove A Nightmare

Evelyn's in Tiverton, Rhode Island is only open 170 days a year and employees can only take paid sick time and paid family leave time after 150 days. So might they start taking the days toward the end of the season? Co-owner Jane Bitto doesn't know, and she doesn't know how she would handle it if they do.

Evelyn's in Tiverton, Rhode Island is only open 170 days a year and employees can only take paid sick time and paid family leave time after 150 days. So might they start taking the days toward the end of the season? Co-owner Jane Bitto doesn't know, and she doesn't know how she would handle it if they do.…