Rhode Island § 28-6.1-3 § 28-6.1-3. Punitive damages and attorney's fees.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 28-6.1-3 — § 28-6.1-3. Punitive damages and attorney's fees.

Rhode Island § 28-6.1-3

Title 28Labor and Labor Relations

Ch. 28-6.1Lie Detector Tests as Conditions of Employment

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.1-3 (2026).

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§ 28-6.1-3. Punitive damages and attorney's fees.
In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may:
(1) Award punitive damages to a prevailing employee or prospective employee in addition
            to any award of actual damages; and
         
(2) Award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to a prevailing employee or prospective
            employee.
         

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