220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-80-05-2.4

Current through December 26, 2024
Section 220-RICR-80-05-2.4 - Complaints
A. The Administrator, with the approval of the Associate Director, may initiate a complaint in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5.1-3.2(a).
B. No complaint shall be issued unless the Office has reason to believe that the Agency willfully failed to comply with the requirements of any applicable affirmative action plan or of R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5.1-1et seq., or the Agency failed to meet the standards of good faith effort, reasonable basis, or reasonable action, as defined in guidelines promulgated by the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as set forth in 29 C.F.R. Part 1607.
C. All complaints issued by the Administrator shall name the Agency as the respondent. No Employee shall be named by the Office as a respondent to the complaint.
D. Any Employee may make motion to the Hearing Officer to become a Party.
E. The Administrator shall serve the complaint upon the Agency's head in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5.1-3.2(b). A copy of the complaint shall be sent to the Director.
F. The Agency shall respond to the complaint and appear at the hearing in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5.1-3.2(b).

220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-80-05-2.4