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Rhode Island ADA + employment hiring law
Rhode Island Fair Employment Practices Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5. Enforced by Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Rhode Island Fair Employment Practices Act is codified at R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights
Agency website: https://richr.ri.gov/
RI CHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
4+ employees under R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5-6(8).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Rhode Island case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Rhode Island-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Fair Employment Practices Act, codified at R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights. RI CHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Rhode Island?
4+ employees under R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5-6(8).
How does Rhode Island interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Rhode Island employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. RI CHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Rhode Island statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5. Agency: Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights at https://richr.ri.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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