If you are a worker who is classified as an employee – not an independent contractor – you are protected from workplace retaliation under various laws and regulations, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Whistleblower Protection Act. These laws...
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Understanding employer retaliation
In the Rhode Island workplace, the issue of employer retaliation has gained significant attention. Employer retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse actions against an employee in response to their participation in protected activities such as reporting...
How you can minimize your risk of retaliation from an employer
Employees in Rhode Island hope that the companies they work for conduct business ethically, honestly and professionally. However, those things don't always happen. Fortunately, a whistleblower shines a light on illegal, unsafe, fraudulent or other activities that a...