Section 835-RICR-30-00-1.19 - Code of Ethics and Professional Behavior1.19.1Ethics PoliciesA. It is the Policy of the NBC that employees must adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct as set out by the R.I. Ethics Commission, respect the public trust and the rights of all persons, be open, accountable and responsive, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and not use their positions for private gain or advantage. B. All NBC officials and employees shall be subject to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 36-14, as amended from time to time (the Code of Ethics), and all regulations promulgated by the R.I. Ethics Commission, as amended from time to time, and any policies and/or rules and regulations promulgated by the NBC.1.19.2Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection ActA. In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 28-50, as amended, an employer shall not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against an employee regarding the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment:1. because the employee, or a person acting on behalf of the employee, reports or is about to report to a public body verbally or in writing, a violation the employee knows or reasonably believes has occurred or is about to occur, or a law or regulation or rule promulgated under the law of this State, a political subdivision of this State or the United States, unless the employee knows or has reason to know that the report is false, or 2. because an employee is requested by a public body to participate in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held by that public body, or a court action, or service.835 R.I. Code R. 835-RICR-30-00-1.19