Section 28-55-2. – Legislative findings.
§ 28-55-2. Legislative findings. The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) Rhode Island’s statewide career pathways systems must be driven by local business and industry needs; (2) Despite high unemployment, businesses report difficulties and frustration in locating employment candidates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities they need; (3) Locating, training, and preparing candidates […]
Section 28-55-3. – Rhode Island enhanced job match system.
§ 28-55-3. Rhode Island enhanced job match system. On or before July 2, 2014, the department of labor and training shall implement the jobs match enhancement program using the current department of labor and training web-based workforce and job system as a basis, with significant enhancements, as follows: (1) It shall be easy for employers […]
Section 28-55-4. – Reporting.
§ 28-55-4. Reporting. On or before October 1, 2013, the department of labor and training shall report to the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives on the progress toward implementing the jobs match enhancement program, along with an estimate of any additional costs related to the purchase of the […]
Section 28-55-5. – Funding.
§ 28-55-5. Funding. The implementation of enhancements to the department of labor and training’s web-based workforce and job system shall be contingent upon available public and/or private financing. History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 15, § 4.
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 […]
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 28-53-8. – Limitations on payments to injured employees.
§ 28-53-8. Limitations on payments to injured employees. (a) Where the director determines by experience or other appropriate accounting and actuarial methods that the reserves in the fund are insufficient to pay all claims presented or pending, the director shall petition the workers’ compensation court for an order to make appropriate, proportionate reductions in the […]
Section 28-53-9. – Penalties, taxes, and assessments against noncomplying employers.
§ 28-53-9. Penalties, taxes, and assessments against noncomplying employers. (a) Where it is determined that an employer has failed to maintain a policy of workers’ compensation insurance as required by § 28-36-1 et seq. and that while the employer was uninsured in violation of the statute, an employee suffered a compensable injury, the uninsured protection […]