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As a citizen you are afforded basic rights and liberties and these should be protected in the workplace as well. You should be free to seek employment or to work in an environment absent of harassment or discrimination based on personal traits or characteristics. Everyone should have equal rights and opportunities in the workplace. There are federal laws in place which protect such rights and many states have their own laws as well. Many states establish an agency or department specifically to deal with harassment and discrimination. Rhode Island (RI) Job Discrimination Law in the Workplace is protected by such an agency.

In Rhode Island, The Commission for Human Rights or RICHR is the primary agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the state. The agency has the power to enforce the law in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit. When it comes to employment, race, color, country of ancestral origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), age, physical disability, mental disability, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression are the areas protected by the law. In addition to state anti discrimination statutes the Commission maintains agreements with the federal government and can investigate specific cases under both jurisdictions. Through an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission they can enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age discrimination in Employment Act and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Rhode Island (RI) Job Discrimination Law in the Workplace is known as the Fair Employment Practices Act. The law covers such issues as harassment, hiring, promotion, salary, terms and conditions, and termination. The law also prohibits retaliation against people who bring charges, assist in investigations or oppose unlawful employment practices. Companies of four or more employees are covered by this act; the act covers both private and public sector employees.

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