2018 -- H 8264

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS - FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

     Introduced By: Representatives Shanley, Tanzi, McEntee, Vella-Wilkinson, and
Giarrusso

     Date Introduced: May 31, 2018

     Referred To: House Labor

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 28-5 of the General Laws entitled "Fair Employment Practices" is

hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     28-5-44. Reporting required.

     Any unlawful employment practice established pursuant to this chapter shall be recorded

by the director who shall annually on or before September 1 of each year report the violations of

chapter 5 of title 28 including the employers and the violation so recorded to the governor, the

speaker of the house and the president of the senate.

     SECTION 2. Chapter 28-5.1 of the General Laws entitled "Equal Opportunity and

Affirmative Action" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     28-5.1-18. Reporting required.

     Each state department or agency shall annually on or before September 1 of each year

report alleged violations of chapters 5 and/or 5.1 of title 28 any alleged employment

discrimination or alleged violation of any affirmative action plan required pursuant to § 28-5.1-3

by any state employee, agent or contractor. An alleged violation shall include, but not be limited

to, the filing of a lawsuit or grievance, a complaint or report to any administrative agency or a

complaint or notice provided to a supervisor or management personnel. The report shall be

provided to the office of diversity, equality and opportunity. The office of diversity, equality and

opportunity shall summarize and provide the reported information to the governor, speaker of the

house and president of the senate.

     SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS - FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

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     This act would enhance reporting for state agencies required for violations of the fair

employment practices chapter and the equal opportunity and affirmative action chapter.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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