State workers file class-action lawsuit against R.I. over new payroll system
State workers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Rhode Island over a new $95 million payroll system that has caused pay errors.Summary
A class-action lawsuit was filed Monday in state Superior Court by four state employees on behalf of an estimated class of over 20,000 people. The lawsuit alleges that the state's new $95 million Workday payroll system, activated on Dec. 5, 2025, has resulted in late, missing, or underpaid wages, as well as missed overtime. The plaintiffs claim state officials "knew or should have known" that the implementation would cause problems, citing similar issues with other Workday rollouts. The lawsuit seeks unpaid overtime, compensatory damages, and interest. The Rhode Island AFL-CIO, which represents 80,000 workers, supports the action but remains committed to working with state officials to resolve the issues. The state Department of Administration acknowledged the lawsuit and stated it is working diligently to stabilize the system and address payroll problems.
(Source：The Boston Globe)