Section 260-RICR-30-05-8.6 - Retaliation ProhibitedA. Employers are prohibited from taking adverse action, including but not limited to termination, refusal to hire, demotion, or reduction or withholding of pay, against any employee or job applicant on the basis of the employee's or applicant's exercise of any right conferred in R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 28-6-24 through 28-6-24, including the filing of, or providing testimony or other support for, a claim of a violation of the provisions of these Sections; requesting a wage range for a position; inquiring about wages or discussing wages with others; encouraging discussion of wages; or refusing to provide a wage history.B. Where an individual believes that such retaliation has occurred, the individual shall have the same recourse as provided in § 8.5 above.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-05-8.6
Adopted effective 1/1/2023