Rhode Island General Laws Title 28. Labor and Labor Relations § 28-51-2. Adoption of workplace policy and statement

(a) All employers and employment agencies shall promote a workplace free of sexual harassment.

(b) Every employer shall:

(c) Employers are encouraged to conduct an education and training program for new employees and members, within one year of commencement of employment or membership, that includes at a minimum the information set forth in this section. Employers are encouraged to conduct additional training for new supervisory and managerial employees within one year of commencement of employment that shall include at a minimum the information set forth in subsection (b) of this section, the specific responsibilities of supervisory and managerial employees, and the methods that these employees should take to ensure immediate and appropriate corrective action in addressing sexual harassment complaints. Employers and appropriate state agencies are encouraged to cooperate in making this training available.

(d) Employers shall provide copies of their written policies on sexual harassment to all employees upon their request.

(e) Employers shall be required to maintain copies of their written policies on sexual harassment at their business premises, and copies of the policies shall be made available to any state or federal employment discrimination enforcement agency upon request.