§ 40.1-27-7. Non-retaliation or discrimination.
A program that discharges, discriminates, or retaliates against a person who makes a report, testifies, or is about to testify in any proceeding, shall be liable to the person so discharged, discriminated, or retaliated against, for treble damages, costs, and attorney’s fees.
History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 414, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-27 - Penalties for Abuse of Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Section 40.1-27-1. - Definitions.
Section 40.1-27-2. - Duty to report.
Section 40.1-27-4. - Penalty — Failure to report.
Section 40.1-27-5. - Physician’s report of examination — Duty of program.
Section 40.1-27-6. - Immunity from liability.
Section 40.1-27-7. - Non-retaliation or discrimination.
Section 40.1-27-8. - Abrogation of privilege.
Section 40.1-27-9. - Notice — Posting provisions.
Section 40.1-27-10. - Penalties for acts of abuse or neglect.