RHODE ISLAND was ranked the ninth most expensive state in the U.S. for hiring new employees, according to a study by Tipalti.com. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island was ranked as the ninth most expensive state in the U.S. for hiring new employees, according to a study by financial technology company Tipalti.com. The San Mateo, Calif.-based firm took the average annual salary in each state and multiplied it by state and federal payroll tax rates and worker benefits to…