Chapter

Labor Relations Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-1— Short title
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-2— Policy of chapter
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-3— Definitions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-4— Labor relations board — Creation — Appointment, qualifications, terms, and removal of members
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-5— Quorum of board — Seal
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-6— Annual report of board — Opinions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-7— Compensation and expenses of members — Provision of assistance
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-8— Place of board meetings — Conduct of proceedings by members or agents
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-9— Rules and regulations
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-10— Mediation in labor disputes by board
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-11— Board’s independence from department of labor and training
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-12— Rights of employees
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-13— Unfair labor practices
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-13.1— Unfair labor practices — Public sector employee organizations
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-14— Exclusive representation of employees
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-15— Determination of bargaining unit
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-16— Controversies as to representation
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-17— Eligibility to participate in elections — Place and supervision of elections
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-18— Runoff elections — Term of certification as bargaining representative
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-19— Unions listed on ballot — Company unions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-19.1— Mergers and consolidations of companies
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-19.2— Standards of corporate behavior
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-20— Power of board to prevent unfair practices
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-21— Complaints of unfair practices — Parties to proceedings — Rules of evidence
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-22— Testimony at hearing — Decision and orders
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-23— Modification of findings and orders
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-24— Discontinuance of strike or other activity as condition of board action
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-25— Expedition of proceedings
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-26— Judicial enforcement of orders
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-27— Proceedings in judicial hearing
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-28— Jurisdiction of court — Appeal to supreme court
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-29— Appeal from decision of board
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-30— Board’s order not stayed by judicial proceedings
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-31— Court not limited by equity jurisdiction
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-32— Expedition of judicial proceedings
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-33— Access of board to evidence — Subpoena power — Oaths and affirmations
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-34— Taking of depositions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-35— Judicial enforcement of subpoena
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-36— Privilege against self-incrimination
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-37— Service of process of board — Witness fees
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-38— Service of judicial process
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-39— Furnishing of public records
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-40— Penalty for violations
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-41— Records of proceedings
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-42— Budget estimates — Expenditures
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-43— Appropriations and disbursements
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-44— Chapter controlling
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-45— Employees exempt from chapter
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-46— Right to strike and concerted activities preserved
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-47— Severability
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-48— Prohibition against economic benefit to an unfair employer
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-49— No limitation on healthcare benefit providers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-50— Employee rights of free speech in the workplace