Rhode Island § 28-7-17 - Labor Relations Act
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 28-7-17 — Labor Relations Act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-7-17. Labor Relations Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-17
§ 28-7-17. Eligibility to participate in elections — Place and supervision of elections.
The board shall have the power to determine who may participate in the election and to establish the rules governing the election; provided, that no election shall be directed by the board solely because of the request of an employer or of employees prompted to do so by their employer, nor shall any individuals employed only for the duration of a strike or lockout be eligible to vote in the election; and provided, further, that no election shall be conducted under the employer’s supervision, or, except as may be required by the board, on the employer’s property, during working hours, or with his or her participation or assistance.
History of Section.
P.L. 1941, ch. 1066, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 28-7-17.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-7-17
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-7-17 cover?
Section 28-7-17 ("Labor Relations Act") 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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