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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations » Chapter 28-6.9 - Tax and Income Information from Job Applicants

Section 28-6.9-1. – Requests for tax returns prohibited.

§ 28-6.9-1. Requests for tax returns prohibited. No employer or agent of any employer shall request or require any applicant for employment to provide copies of his or her federal or state income tax return, W-2 statement, or related tax documents as a condition of consideration for employment. History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 269, § […]

Section 28-6.9-2. – Penalties for violations.

§ 28-6.9-2. Penalties for violations. In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may: (1) Award to a prevailing applicant punitive damages in addition to any award of actual damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs; and (2) Afford injunctive relief against any employer or agent of any employer who commits […]