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R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-50-1. Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the “Rhode Island Whistleblowers’ Protection Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-50-2. Definitions
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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, associat…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-50-3. Protection
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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 Immigrat…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-50-4. Relief and damages
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(a) A person who alleges a violation of this chapter 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…