§ 28-50-5. Reinstatement.
A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought under this chapter, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement of the employee; the payment of back wages; full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights; actual damages; or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award the complainant all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including attorneys’ fees if the court determines that the award is appropriate.
History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 308, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 104, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 190, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-50 - The Rhode Island Whistleblowers’ Protection Act
Section 28-50-1. - Short title.
Section 28-50-2. - Definitions.
Section 28-50-3. - Protection.
Section 28-50-4. - Relief and damages.
Section 28-50-5. - Reinstatement.
Section 28-50-6. - Collective bargaining.