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...
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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...
Discrimination in the workplace: The most common claims
Workplace discrimination can happen, and Rhode Island may have its share of cases. Not only is a hostile workplace uncomfortable, but it can also threaten your family's well-being when retaliation takes place. As mentioned in human resources news, there are some more...
What should an employee do when their manager retaliates?
Employees in Rhode Island might not know what to do when a manager retaliates against them. It’s important to understand your rights and options. What is retaliation? Workplace retaliation occurs when a manager or supervisor does something to an employee as a way to...
The legal definitions of adverse employment actions
An adverse employment action is an employer's action that negatively affects an employee who is discriminated against. An adverse action is also an act of employer retaliation that results from discrimination. In Rhode Island, employers are required to understand...
More plaintiffs in NFL discrimination lawsuit
The recent class-action lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has led to more coaches in the league attaching to the legal action. A class-action lawsuit is one in which joining on becomes an option for others who are experiencing the same...
Is there a statute of limitations for whistleblower cases?
Did you witness a serious safety violation or accident at your place of work? You have the right to report this accident to OSHA or the relevant authorities in Rhode Island. The right for you to do so is guaranteed to all citizens under the terms of the Rhode Island...
How pregnancy discrimination occurs
It's not uncommon for pregnant women to feel that they're treated differently in the workplace in Rhode Island. Some employers may even view them as less capable workers or "risky" hires. If you feel like you've been facing discrimination at your workplace because of...