R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-39-3.3: Exemptions from “employment.”

For the purposes of §§ 28-39-3.1 and 28-39-3.2, “employment” does not include services performed by:

(1) Elected officials;

(2) Individuals on any work-relief project undertaken by governmental entities;

(3) Members of the legislative body, or members of the judiciary of a political subdivision;

(4) Employees serving on a temporary basis in case of fire, storm, snow, earthquake, flood, or similar emergency; or

(5) Positions that, under or pursuant to the laws of this state, are designated as:

(i) Major non-tenured policymaking or advisory positions; or

(ii) Policymaking or advisory positions, the performance of the duties of which ordinarily does not require more than eight (8) hours per week.