Rhode Island Statutes

§ 28-5-3 — § 28-5-3. Declaration of policy.

Rhode Island·Title 28 Labor and Labor Relations·Ch. 28-5 Fair Employment Practices

§ 28-5-3. Declaration of policy.

It is declared to be the public policy of this state to foster the employment of all individuals in this state in accordance with their fullest capacities, regardless of their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin, and to safeguard their right to obtain and hold employment without such discrimination.

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Legislative History

P.L. 1949, ch. 2181, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-5-3; P.L. 1973, ch. 132, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 198, § 15; P.L. 1995, ch. 32, § 14; P.L. 1997, ch. 150, § 4; P.L. 2001, ch. 340, § 3.

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