Section 260-RICR-50-05-10.5 - Enforcement of Stop Work OrderA. If the Employer continues to operate its business in Rhode Island, after the Director has issued a Stop Work Order, the Director shall immediately file a Petition to Enforce with the Workers' Compensation Court, directing the employer to comply with the Director's Stop Work Order and request an emergency hearing to enforce the Department's Stop Work Order pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-36-15(i)(2).B. The Director shall effect service of the petition and notice on the employer within forty-eight (48) hours by delivering a copy of the petition and notice to a person individually or, if a private corporation, by delivering a copy of the petition and notice to an officer, or a managing or general agent, or by delivering a copy of the petition and notice at an office of the corporation to a person employed by said corporation, or by delivering a copy of the petition and notice to an agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. If the employer is a public corporation, body, or authority, service shall be made by delivering a copy of the petition and notice to any officer, director, or manager thereof. The Director shall certify to the court that such service has been affected prior to the time of the hearing.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-50-05-10.5
Amended effective 6/12/2024