§ 42-28.6-14. Retaliation for exercising rights.
(a) No law enforcement officer shall be discharged, demoted, disciplined, or denied promotion, transfer or reassignment, or otherwise discriminated against in regard to his or her employment or be threatened with any such treatment, by reason of his or her exercise of or demand for rights granted in this subtitle, or by reason of the lawful exercise of his or her constitutional rights.
(b) Any law enforcement officer who is denied any right afforded by this subtitle may apply, either individually or through his or her certified or recognized employee organization, to the superior court where he or she resides or is regularly employed for any order directing the law enforcement agency to show cause why the right should not be afforded.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 42-28.6-14; P.L. 1976, ch. 186, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-28.6 - Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights
Section 42-28.6-1. - Definitions — Payment of legal fees.
Section 42-28.6-2. - Conduct of investigation.
Section 42-28.6-3. - Disclosure of personal information.
Section 42-28.6-4. - Right to hearing — Notice request for hearing — Selection of hearing committee.
Section 42-28.6-5. - Conduct of hearing.
Section 42-28.6-6. - Evidence at hearing — Hearing record.
Section 42-28.6-7. - Subpoena — Oath — Production of documents.
Section 42-28.6-8. - Witness fees.
Section 42-28.6-9. - Cross-examination and rebuttal.
Section 42-28.6-10. - Judicial notice.
Section 42-28.6-11. - Decisions of hearing committee.
Section 42-28.6-12. - Appeals.
Section 42-28.6-13. - Suspensions.
Section 42-28.6-14. - Retaliation for exercising rights.
Section 42-28.6-15. - Exclusivity of remedy.
Section 42-28.6-16. - Immunity of hearing committee members.