R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.1-3

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 28-6.1-3 - Punitive damages and attorney's fees

In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may:

(1) Award punitive damages to a prevailing employee or prospective employee in addition to any award of actual damages, and

(2) Award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to a prevailing employee or prospective employee.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.1-3

P.L. 1986, ch. 398, § 2.