Rhode Island § 28-48-6 - Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act
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§ 28-48-6. Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-48-6
§ 28-48-6. Judicial enforcement.
A civil action may be brought in the superior court by an employee or by the director against any employer to enforce the provisions of this title or of any order issued by the director pursuant to § 28-48-7. The court may enjoin any act or practice that violates or may violate any provision of this chapter, and may order any other equitable relief that is necessary and appropriate to redress the violation or to enforce any provision of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 366, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-48-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-48-6 cover?
Section 28-48-6 ("Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 28-48-6?
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