Rhode Island § 28-5-42 - Fair Employment Practices
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§ 28-5-42. Fair Employment Practices
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5-42
§ 28-5-42. Receipt of assistance — No estoppel effect.
The fact that an individual has applied for, received, or continues to receive private insurance or government assistance on the basis of a physical or mental impairment shall not, by itself, relieve or excuse any employer, employment agency, or labor organization from its obligations under this chapter, but may be considered as evidence by the commission or court in its determination, nor does such a fact serve as an estoppel or otherwise preclude an individual with a disability from obtaining the protections of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 280, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 150, § 4.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-5-42
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-5-42 cover?
Section 28-5-42 ("Fair Employment Practices") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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