Many different situations might warrant filing a complaint against a Rhode Island employer. However, in some cases, the employer might retaliate against the employee who does so. Retaliation explained Employer retaliation occurs when an employer acts out against an...
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The purpose of garden leaves in employment
A garden leave allows employees to leave their work while remaining on the workforce. In the past, workers were given special privileges to leave work for personal reasons. The employee is placed on a special paid leave while being required to follow the conditions of...
Retaliation and whistleblowing in Rhode Island
If you’re an employee in Rhode Island who has witnessed wrongdoing in the workplace, you may be considering blowing the whistle. Doing so can be a scary prospect, but the Whistleblower Protection Act offers some protection to employees who come forward. Understanding...
Rhode Island’s workplace sexual harassment laws
Sexual harassment was rampant in many workplaces in Rhode Island until the #MeToo movement, when more people started opening up about their experiences where they were inappropriately touched, spoken to or subjected to unwanted advances. The state has since...
What do whistleblowers need to know about their rights?
The term "whistleblowing" refers to the making of reports by certain people about misconduct, including fraud, dangerous working conditions and purposeful violations of the law. Several federal laws offer protections to whistleblowers in Rhode Island and around the...
A look at deafness and employment discrimination
Workplace discrimination isn't limited to race, age or gender; it's also common in the deaf community and other groups with disabilities. Deafness and employment discrimination go hand in hand for many Rhode Island workers. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990...
Can I receive money for a whistleblower action?
The federal government encourages employees in Rhode Island to step up and act as whistleblowers when they have information about illegal acts occurring at their place of employment. While confidentiality is a prominent part of the process, whistleblowers who provide...
Navigating adverse action in Rhode Island
An employer in Rhode Island can refuse to hire you or even terminate your job because of information they discovered when conducting a background check on you. However, there are specific laws in place that protect individuals from being taken advantage of by...
Whistleblowers and wrongful termination
Whistleblowers may report work safety hazards or harassment of a coworker, which people see as the right thing to do. Some employers who violate regulations or engage in unlawful activity can retaliate. Anyone who reports dangers to an employee or legal violations of...
What steps are needed to file a whistleblower lawsuit?
There may be times when an employee of a Rhode Island company serves as a whistleblower after gaining firsthand knowledge of fraudulent activity. In this situation, it’s important to know how to file a whistleblower lawsuit. Confirm that a false claim was made You can...