§ 15-29-5. Employer sanctions.
An employer may be subject to a one hundred dollar ($100) fine or other penalties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, of 1974, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq., for discharging an employee from employment, refusing to employ, or taking disciplinary action against any employee because of medical child support withholding or for failing to withhold income or transmit the withheld amounts to the applicable plan(s) as the medical notice directs.
History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 314, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-29 - Medical Support
Section 15-29-2. - Effective date.
Section 15-29-3. - Duty of employer to respond to medical notices.
Section 15-29-4. - Limitations on withholding.
Section 15-29-5. - Employer sanctions.
Section 15-29-6. - Notice of termination of employment.
Section 15-29-7. - Employee liability for contribution to the plan.
Section 15-29-8. - Plan administrator obligations regarding enrollment.
Section 15-29-9. - Plan administrator — Unlawful refusal to enroll.