Current through November 7, 2024
Section 260-RICR-30-05-7.7 - EnforcementA. An employee may file a written complaint alleging violations of the Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-48-1 et seq.B. Upon receipt of an employee's complaint the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Labor or his or her designee shall give the employer written notice and an opportunity to respond in writing to said complaint. If the Director or his or her designee finds probable cause that the employer has failed to comply with the provisions of the Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act, a hearing shall be scheduled wherein the Director or his or her designee shall determine by a preponderance of the evidence whether the employer committed the alleged violations.C. If after hearing it is found that the employer has failed to comply with the provisions of the Parental and Family Medical Leave Act, the Director or his or her designee may issue such orders as he or she deems necessary to protect the rights of the employee, including reinstatement of the employee and/or retroactive wages and applicable benefits.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-05-7.7