R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.11-1: Definitions.

When used in the chapter:

(1) Employee: For the purpose of this chapter, employee shall be defined as any person working either full or part time for, or obtaining employment pursuant to an agreement with, any temporary placement staffing agency.

(2) Employer: For the purpose of this chapter, employer shall be defined as any individual, company, corporation, partnership, limited-liability company or limited-liability partnership that operates as a temporary placement staffing agency. The term shall include any employment agency as defined in chapter 6.10 of this title.