§ 28-9.5-15. Attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest.
In the event either the bargaining agent or the state authorities files a petition for writ of certiorari to the supreme court of the state of Rhode Island for a review or modification of a majority decision of the arbitrators, which by the provisions of § 28-9.5-9 is binding upon both the bargaining agent and the state authorities, the party against whom the decision of the supreme court is adverse, if the supreme court finds the appeal or petition to be frivolous, shall pay reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to the successful party as determined by the supreme court, and the supreme court shall in its final decision or judgment award the costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees. If the final decision affirms the award of money, the award, if retroactive, shall bear interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum from the effective retroactive date.
History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 311, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 207, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-9.5 - State Police Arbitration
Section 28-9.5-1. - Short title.
Section 28-9.5-2. - Statement of policy.
Section 28-9.5-3. - Definitions.
Section 28-9.5-4. - Right to organize and bargain collectively.
Section 28-9.5-5. - Recognition of bargaining agent.
Section 28-9.5-6. - Obligation to bargain.
Section 28-9.5-7. - Unresolved issues submitted to arbitration.
Section 28-9.5-8. - Arbitration board — Composition.
Section 28-9.5-10. - Factors to be considered by arbitration board.
Section 28-9.5-11. - Fees and expenses of arbitration.
Section 28-9.5-12. - Collective bargaining contract.
Section 28-9.5-13. - Request for collective bargaining.
Section 28-9.5-14. - Writ of certiorari to the supreme court.
Section 28-9.5-15. - Attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest.