It is declared to be the public policy of this state to foster the employment of all individuals in this state in accordance with their fullest capacities, regardless of their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin, and to safeguard their right to obtain and hold employment without such discrimination.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5-3
Declaration of policy
Known as the State Fair Employment Practices Act
The act spans §§ 28–28 (52 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Rathbun v. Autozone, Inc. (2004)
Most recently applied in Rathbun v. Autozone, Inc. (March 2004)
P.L. 1949, ch. 2181, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-5-3; P.L. 1973, ch. 132, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 198, § 15; P.L. 1995, ch. 32, § 14; P.L. 1997, ch. 150, § 4; P.L. 2001, ch. 340, § 3.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.