Section 28-56-5. – Exceptions.
§ 28-56-5. Exceptions. (a) This chapter shall not apply to information about an applicant or employee that is publicly available. (b) This chapter shall not prohibit or restrict an employer from complying with a duty to screen employees or applicants before hiring or to monitor or retain employee communications that is established by a self-regulatory […]
Section 28-56-6. – Penalties for violations.
§ 28-56-6. Penalties for violations. In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may: (1) Award to a prevailing applicant or employee declaratory relief, damages, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs; and (2) Award injunctive relief against any employer or agent of any employer that or who commits or proposes to […]
Section 28-56-2. – Social media password requests prohibited.
§ 28-56-2. Social media password requests prohibited. No employer shall: (1) Require, coerce, or request an employee or applicant to disclose the password or any other means for accessing a personal social media account; (2) Require, coerce, or request an employee or applicant to access a personal social media account in the presence of the […]
Section 28-56-3. – Social media access requests prohibited.
§ 28-56-3. Social media access requests prohibited. No employer shall compel an employee or applicant to add anyone, including the employer or the employer’s agent, to their list of contacts associated with a personal social media account or require, request, or cause an employee or applicant to alter settings that affect a third party’s ability […]
Section 28-56-4. – Disciplinary actions prohibited.
§ 28-56-4. Disciplinary actions prohibited. No employer shall: (1) Discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize or threaten to discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize any employee for an employee’s refusal to disclose or provide access to any information specified in § 28-56-2, or for refusal to add the employer to his or her list of contacts associated […]
Section 28-56-1. – Definitions.
§ 28-56-1. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter: (1) “Applicant” means an applicant for employment. (2) “Employee” means an individual who provides services or labor for an employer for wages or other remuneration. (3) “Employer” includes the state, and all political subdivisions of the state, and any person in this state, employing individuals, and […]