§ 28-57-10. Enforcement.
(a) Enforcement and notice requirements pursuant to this chapter shall be in accordance with enforcement and notice requirements of chapter 12 of this title.
(b) Any employee or former employee aggrieved by a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to the same protections and relief as under chapters 12 and 14 of this title.
(c) An employer who violates this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty in an amount not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for the first violation, and each subsequent violation shall be subject to the penalties under chapter 12 of this title.
History of Section.P.L. 2017, ch. 347, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 357, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-57 - Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act
Section 28-57-1. - Short title.
Section 28-57-2. - Legislative purpose.
Section 28-57-3. - Definitions.
Section 28-57-4. - Exemptions.
Section 28-57-5. - Accrual of paid sick and safe leave time.
Section 28-57-6. - Use of paid sick and safe leave time.
Section 28-57-7. - Family childcare providers.
Section 28-57-8. - Uniformity.
Section 28-57-9. - Regulations.
Section 28-57-10. - Enforcement.
Section 28-57-11. - Confidentiality and nondisclosure.
Section 28-57-12. - Greater sick and safe leave policies.
Section 28-57-13. - Public education and outreach.
Section 28-57-14. - Allowable substitution of employers’ paid sick and safe leave time.