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R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.7-1. Genetic testing prohibited
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(a) No employer, employment agency, or licensing agency shall directly or indirectly: (1) Request, require, or administer a genetic test to any employee, licensee, or applicant for employment or licensure; (2) Affect the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or licensure…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.7-2.1. Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter: (1) “Employer” includes the state and all political subdivisions of the state, and any person in this state employing individuals, and any person acting in the interest of an employer directly or indirectly. (2) “Employment agency” includes any p…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.7-3. Penalties for violations
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In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may: (1) Award to a prevailing applicant or employee punitive damages in addition to any award of actual damages, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs; and (2) Afford injunctive relief against any employer wh…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.7-4. Severability
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If any provision of this chapter or the application of it to any person or circumstances is held invalid, that invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the p…