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RI Gen L § 28-49-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-49 - Rhode Island Disaster Service Volunteer Leave Act|Section 28-49-2 - Definitions.

§ 28-49-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter, the following words and terms have the following meanings:(1) "Disaster" means a fire, flood, hurricane, blizzard, tornado, or other such occurrence where the victims cannot recover without assistance. Applicable disasters would be those designated at level II and above in the American National Red Cross regulations and procedures.(2) "State agency" means any state office, or officer, department, board, commission, institution, bureau, or any agency, division, or unit within any office, department, board, or commission or other state authority.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 37, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-49-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-49 - Rhode Island Disaster Service Volunteer Leave Act|Section 28-49-3 - Disaster service voluntary leave.

§ 28-49-3. Disaster service voluntary leave.(a) Any state employee who is a certified disaster volunteer of the American Red Cross may be granted leave work with pay for not more than ten (10) working days each calendar year to participate in specialized disaster relief service for the American Red Cross, upon the request of the American Red Cross through the state office of emergency management. Leave may be taken upon the request of the American Red Cross and upon the approval of the employee's supervisor, without loss of seniority, pay, vacation leave, compensatory time, personal business leave, sick leave, or earned overtime accumulation. The state agency may compensate an employee granted leave under this section at the employee's regular rate of pay for those regular work hours during which the employee is absent from work.(b) An employee deemed to be on leave under this section shall not be deemed to be an employee of the state for purposes of workers compensation. Leave under the chapter shall be granted only for service related to a disaster within the state of Rhode Island. Leave under this chapter shall not be granted for the purpose of obtaining training.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 37, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-50-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act|Section 28-50-1 - Short title.

§ 28-50-1. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act."History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2.
RI Gen L § 28-50-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act|Section 28-50-2 - Definitions.

§ 28-50-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Employee" means a person employed by any employer, and shall include, but not be limited to: at-will employees, contract employees, applicants, prospective employees, and independent contractors.(2) "Employer" means any person, partnership, association, sole proprietorship, corporation or other business entity, including any department, agency, commission, committee, board, council, bureau, or authority or any subdivision thereof in state or municipal government. One shall employ another if services are performed for wages or under any contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied.(3) "Person" means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or any other legal entity.(4) "Public body" means all of the following:(i) A state officer, employee, agency, department, division, bureau, board, commission, council, authority, or other body in the executive branch of state government;(ii) An agency, board, commission, council, member, or employee of the legislative branch of state government;(iii) A county, city, town, or regional governing body, a council, school district, or a board, department, commission, agency, or any member or employee of the entity;(iv) Any other body that is created by state or local authority or that is primarily funded by or through state or local authority, or any member or employee of that body;(v) A law enforcement agency or any member or employee of a law enforcement agency;(vi) The judiciary and any member or employee of the judiciary;(vii) Any federal agency.(5) "Supervisor" means any individual to whom an employer has given the authority to direct and control the work performance of the affected employee or any individual who has the authority to take corrective action regarding the violation of a law, rule, or regulation about which the employee complains.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 104, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 190, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 329, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 509, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 50, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 393, § 1, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 394, § 1, effective July 13, 2021.
RI Gen L § 28-50-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act|Section 28-50-3 - Protection.

§ 28-50-3. Protection.An employer shall not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against an employee regarding the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment nor shall an employer report or threaten to report an employee's immigration status to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or any other immigration agency or law enforcement agency including local and state police:(1) Because the employee, or a person acting on behalf of the employee, reports or is about to report to a public body, verbally or in writing, a violation that the employee knows or reasonably believes has occurred or is about to occur, of a law or regulation or rule promulgated under the law of this state, a political subdivision of this state, or the United States, unless the employee knows or has reason to know that the report is false; or(2) Because an employee is requested by a public body to participate in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held by that public body, or a court action; or(3) Because an employee refuses to violate or assist in violating federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation; or(4) Because the employee reports verbally or in writing to the employer or to the employee's supervisor a violation, which the employee knows or reasonably believes has occurred or is about to occur, of a law or regulation or rule promulgated under the laws of this state, a political subdivision of this state, or the United States, unless the employee knows or has reason to know that the report is false. Provided, that if the report is verbally made, the employee must establish by clear and convincing evidence that the report was made.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 104, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 190, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 50, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 393, § 1, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 394, § 1, effective July 13, 2021.
RI Gen L § 28-50-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act|Section 28-50-4 - Relief and damages.

§ 28-50-4. Relief and damages.(a) A person who alleges a violation of this act may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, or treble damages, or both within three (3) years after the occurrence of the alleged violation of this chapter.(b) An action commenced pursuant to subsection (a) may be brought in the superior court for the county where the alleged violation occurred, the county where the complainant resides, or the county where the person against whom the civil complaint is filed resides or has their principal place of business.(c) As used in subsection (a) of this section, "damages" means damages for injury or loss caused by each violation of this chapter.(d) [Deleted by P.L. 2012, ch. 306, § 5 and P.L. 2012, ch. 344, § 5.]History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 306, § 5; P.L. 2012, ch. 344, § 5; P.L. 2021, ch. 393, § 1, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 394, § 1, effective July 13, 2021.
RI Gen L § 28-50-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act|Section 28-50-5 - Reinstatement.

§ 28-50-5. Reinstatement.A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought under this act, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement of the employee, the payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, actual damages, or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award the complainant all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including attorneys' fees if the court determines that the award is appropriate.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 104, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 190, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-50-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act|Section 28-50-6 - Collective bargaining.

§ 28-50-6. Collective bargaining.This chapter shall not be construed to diminish or impair the rights of a person under any collective bargaining agreement.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2.
RI Gen L § 28-50-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act|Section 28-50-7 - Exemption.

§ 28-50-7. Exemption.This chapter shall not be construed to require an employer to compensate an employee for participation in an investigation, hearing or inquiry held by a public body in accordance with § 28-50-3.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2.
RI Gen L § 28-50-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act|Section 28-50-8 - Notices posted.

§ 28-50-8. Notices posted.An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means to keep his or her employees informed of their protections and obligations under this chapter, including posting in prominent locations in all languages known to be spoken by employees.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 393, § 1, effective July 13, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 394, § 1, effective July 13, 2021.
RI Gen L § 28-50-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act|Section 28-50-9 - Severability.

§ 28-50-9. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or applications of this act which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2.
RI Gen L § 28-51-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-51 - Sexual Harassment, Education and Training in the Workplace|Section 28-51-1 - Definitions.

§ 28-51-1. Definitions.(a) As used in this chapter, "Employer" means any entity employing fifty (50) or more employees.(b) As used in this chapter, "Sexual harassment" means any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:(1) Submission to that conduct or those advances or requests is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment; or(2) Submission to or rejection of the conduct or advances or requests by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting the individual; or(3) The conduct or advances or requests have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 118, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 300, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-51-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-51 - Sexual Harassment, Education and Training in the Workplace|Section 28-51-2 - Adoption of workplace policy and statement.

§ 28-51-2. Adoption of workplace policy and statement.(a) All employers and employment agencies shall promote a workplace free of sexual harassment.(b) Every employer shall:(1) Adopt a policy against sexual harassment that shall include:(i) A statement that sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful;(ii) A statement that it is unlawful to retaliate against an employee for filing a complaint of sexual harassment or for cooperating in an investigation of a complaint for sexual harassment;(iii) A description and examples of sexual harassment;(iv) A statement of the range of consequences for employees who are found to have committed sexual harassment;(v) A description of the process for filing internal complaints about sexual harassment and the work addresses and telephone numbers of the person or persons to whom complaints should be made; and(vi) The identity of the appropriate state and federal employment discrimination enforcement agencies, and directions as to how to contact these agencies.(2) Provide to all employees a written copy of the employer's policy against sexual harassment; provided, that a new employee shall be provided such a copy at the time of his or her employment.(c) Employers are encouraged to conduct an education and training program for new employees and members, within one year of commencement of employment or membership, which includes at a minimum the information set forth in this section. Employers are encouraged to conduct additional training for new supervisory and managerial employees within one year of commencement of employment which shall include at a minimum the information set forth in subsection (b) of this section, the specific responsibilities of supervisory and managerial employees and the methods that these employees should take to ensure immediate and appropriate corrective action in addressing sexual harassment complaints. Employers and appropriate state agencies are encouraged to cooperate in making this training available.(d) Employers shall provide copies of their written policies on sexual harassment to all employees upon their request.(e) Employers shall be required to maintain copies of their written policies on sexual harassment at their business premises, and copies of such policies shall be made available to any state or federal employment discrimination enforcement agency upon request.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 118, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 203, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 6, § 51.
RI Gen L § 28-51-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-51 - Sexual Harassment, Education and Training in the Workplace|Section 28-51-3 - Education and training programs.

§ 28-51-3. Education and training programs.Employers are encouraged to conduct an education and training program on sexual harassment consistent with the aims and purposes of this chapter for all employees, including, but not limited to supervisory or managerial personnel, on or before September 1, 1997.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 118, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-52-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-52 - Workplace Violence Protection|Section 28-52-1 - Short title.

§ 28-52-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Rhode Island Workplace Violence Prevention Act."History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 43, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 284, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-52-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-52 - Workplace Violence Protection|Section 28-52-3 - Severability.

§ 28-52-3. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application; and to that end, the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 43, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 284, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-53-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-53 - Rhode Island Uninsured Protection Fund|Section 28-53-2 - Establishment - Sources - Administration.

§ 28-53-2. Establishment — Sources — Administration.(a) (1) There shall be established within the department of labor and training a special restricted receipt account to be known as the Rhode Island uninsured protection fund. The department shall maintain the fund for the exclusive purpose of making payments to an injured employee otherwise entitled to benefits pursuant to chapters 29 — 38 of this title, or in the case of death of the injured employee, to person(s) presumed wholly dependent for support upon the deceased employee, as defined in § 28-33-13, and any costs specifically associated therewith, where the employer required to secure payment of the compensation failed to insure or self-insure its liability at the time the injury took place as determined by the director and the workers' compensation court.(2) The fund shall be capitalized from excise taxes assessed against uninsured employers pursuant to the provisions of § 28-53-9 and from general revenues appropriated by the legislature. Beginning in state fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, the legislature may appropriate up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) in general revenue funds annually for deposit into the Rhode Island uninsured protection fund.(b) All moneys in the fund shall be mingled and undivided. The fund shall be administered by the director of the department of labor and training, or his or her designee, but in no case shall the director incur any liability beyond the amounts paid into and earned by the fund.(c) All amounts owed to the uninsured protection fund from illegally uninsured employers are intended to be excise taxes and as such, all ambiguities and uncertainties are to be resolved in favor of a determination that such assessments are excise taxes.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 509, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 377, § 4; P.L. 2010, ch. 95, § 5; P.L. 2010, ch. 121, § 5; P.L. 2012, ch. 149, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 182, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 445, § 6; P.L. 2013, ch. 475, § 6; P.L. 2014, ch. 231, § 4; P.L. 2014, ch. 289, § 4; P.L. 2015, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2015, ch. 116, § 4; P.L. 2017, ch. 106, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 266, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 86, § 5; P.L. 2018, ch. 98, § 5.
RI Gen L § 28-53-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-53 - Rhode Island Uninsured Protection Fund|Section 28-53-3 - Powers and duties of the fund.

§ 28-53-3. Powers and duties of the fund.The fund shall:(a) Be authorized to pay covered claims as determined by the director and the workers' compensation court pursuant to the provisions of this section and promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions and overall purpose of this chapter. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42, and shall include, but not be limited to, the filing of claim forms and other documentation supporting the claim, and proof of dependency, if relevant. All claims must contain a release necessary to allow the director to investigate the claim;(b) Investigate claims brought against the fund and adjust, compromise, settle, and pay covered claims to the extent of the fund's allocation;(c) Establish procedures for managing the assets of the fund;(d) Sue or be sued; and(e) Perform any and all acts necessary to effectuate the humanitarian purposes of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 509, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 86, § 5; P.L. 2018, ch. 98, § 5.
RI Gen L § 28-53-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-53 - Rhode Island Uninsured Protection Fund|Section 28-53-4 - Payor of last resort.

§ 28-53-4. Payor of last resort.The fund shall not distribute funds of any kind to any insured, insurer, or self-insured employer and shall not be deemed an insurer for any purpose noted in this act.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-53-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-53 - Rhode Island Uninsured Protection Fund|Section 28-53-5 - Establishment of reserves - Disbursement of excess funds.

§ 28-53-5. Establishment of reserves — Disbursement of excess funds.When the balance of the fund, following the deduction of operating expenses, reserves, claims, administration costs and all other reasonable and necessary costs and expenses, exceeds the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) the director is authorized to determine by experience or other appropriate accounting and actuarial method what percentage of the payment collected by the fund pursuant to the provisions of § 28-53-2(a) is needed to maintain the fund at the five million dollar ($5,000,000) level for the following twelve (12) months and shall certify the same and shall make such calculations on or before May 10 of each year thereafter.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-53-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-53 - Rhode Island Uninsured Protection Fund|Section 28-53-6 - Custodian - Orders for payment.

§ 28-53-6. Custodian — Orders for payment.The general treasurer of the State of Rhode Island shall be the custodian of such fund and the state controller is hereby authorized and empowered to draw orders upon the general treasurer upon receipt of duly authenticated vouchers.History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 509, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-54-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-54 - Municipal Employees|Section 28-54-1 - Medicare enrollment.

§ 28-54-1. Medicare enrollment.Every municipality, participating or nonparticipating in the municipal employees' retirement system, may require its retirees, as a condition of receiving or continuing to receive retirement payments and health benefits, to enroll in Medicare as soon as he or she is eligible, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, ordinance, interest arbitration award, or collective bargaining agreement to the contrary. Municipalities that require said enrollment shall have the right to negotiate any Medicare supplement or gap coverage for Medicare-eligible retirees, but shall not be required to provide any other healthcare benefits to any Medicare-eligible retiree or his or her spouse who has reached sixty-five (65) years of age, notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, ordinance, interest arbitration award, or collective bargaining agreement to the contrary. Municipality provided benefits that are provided to Medicare-eligible individuals shall be secondary to Medicare benefits. Nothing contained herein shall impair collectively bargained Medicare Supplement Insurance.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 12, § 2.
RI Gen L § 28-55-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-55 - The Rhode Island Jobs Match Enhancement Program|Section 28-55-1 - Short title.

§ 28-55-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Rhode Island Jobs Match Enhancement Program."History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 15, § 4.