§ 42-124-1. Establishment of commission. (a) There is created a special legislative commission on equal pay and comparable worth in public and private employment consisting of twenty-five (25) members: four (4) of whom shall be from the house of representatives, not more than three (3) from the same political party; one of whom shall have […]
§ 42-124-2. Purpose. (a) The purpose of the commission is to study and to assess the subject of Comparable Worth/Pay Equity in public and private employment in the state of Rhode Island. Rhode Island recognizes the generally acceptable pay equity policies, which guarantee that people will receive the same salary for comparable worth. This study […]
§ 42-124-3. Organization and terms. (a) Forthwith upon the passage of this chapter, the members of the commission shall meet at the call of the speaker of the house and organize and shall select from among its members a chairperson. (b) Legislative appointments shall continue for the elected term and terminate upon non-election. All other […]
§ 42-124-4. Cooperation. (a) All departments, boards and agencies of the state shall cooperate with the commission and forthwith furnish any advice and information, documentary and otherwise as may be necessary or desirable to facilitate the purposes of this chapter. (b) The speaker of the house is authorized and directed to provide suitable quarters for […]
