§ 28-5.1-2. State equal opportunity office.
(a) There shall be a state equal opportunity office. This office, under the direct administrative supervision of the office of diversity, equity and opportunity, shall report to the governor and to the general assembly on state equal opportunity programs. The state equal opportunity office shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of all federal agencies for equal opportunity and shall provide training and technical assistance as may be requested by any company doing business in Rhode Island and all state departments as is necessary to comply with the intent of this chapter.
(b) The state equal opportunity office shall issue any guidelines, directives, or instructions that are necessary to effectuate its responsibilities under this chapter, and is authorized to investigate possible discrimination, hold hearings, and direct corrective action to the discrimination.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 149, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-5.1 - Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Section 28-5.1-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 28-5.1-2. - State equal opportunity office.
Section 28-5.1-3. - Affirmative action.
Section 28-5.1-3.2. - Enforcement.
Section 28-5.1-4. - Employment policies for state employees.
Section 28-5.1-5. - Personnel administration.
Section 28-5.1-6. - Commission for human rights.
Section 28-5.1-7. - State services and facilities.
Section 28-5.1-8. - Education, training, and apprenticeship programs.
Section 28-5.1-9. - State employment services.
Section 28-5.1-10. - State contracts.
Section 28-5.1-11. - Law enforcement.
Section 28-5.1-12. - Health care.
Section 28-5.1-13. - Private education institutions.
Section 28-5.1-14. - State licensing and regulatory agencies.
Section 28-5.1-15. - State financial assistance.