Legislation

Filter by Issue: Workers’...

All Legislation

Legislation
Jun 26, 2015
Placeholder image
  • Workers’ Rights

Equal Pay (H 6180, S 0721A as amended)

Legislation sought to address wage discrimination in Rhode Island by making it easier for individuals facing wage differentials to file a civil action against their employer, during which it would be up to the employer to demonstrate that the wage gap was on the basis of something other than sex.
Legislation
Mar 10, 2015
Placeholder image
  • Workers’ Rights

Drug Testing of State Workers (H 5351)

The ACLU testified before the House Labor committee in February in opposition to legislation requiring random drug testing of employees driving state-owned vehicles.
Legislation
Feb 28, 2015
Placeholder image
  • Workers’ Rights

Pregnancy Discrimination (H 5674A as amended, S 0276A as amended)

Existing federal prohibitions against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace have proven ineffective in prevention women from facing serious workplace penalties because of their pregnancy or breastfeeding status.