Rhode Island General Laws Title 28. Labor and Labor Relations § 28-44-17.1. Voluntary leaving as protection from domestic abuse

(a) An individual shall be eligible for waiting period credit or benefits if that individual voluntarily leaves work due to circumstances directly resulting from domestic abuse, as defined in chapter 8.1 of title 8, and the individual:

(b) When determining whether an individual has experienced domestic abuse for the purpose of employment benefits, the department of labor and training shall require that the individual provide documentation of domestic abuse, including, but not limited to, police or court records or other documentation of domestic abuse from a shelter worker, attorney, member of the clergy, or medical or other professional from whom the individual has sought assistance.

(c) All documentation of evidence shall be kept confidential unless consent for disclosure is given by the individual.