Rhode Island S2502 establishes the Workplace Psychological Safety Act to protect employees from workplace bullying and psychological abuse.
Rhode Island S2502, the Workplace Psychological Safety Act, aims to safeguard employees from workplace bullying and psychological abuse. It mandates employers and representative employees to take reasonable steps to prevent and respond to bullying. Employers must acknowledge complaints, provide a transparent complaint process, and maintain accurate records. The act prohibits employers from requiring mediation or arbitration before legal counsel is retained and from mandating non-disclosure agreements. It also bans adverse employment actions against employees who report bullying.
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