Rhode Island General Laws Title 30. Military Affairs and Defense § 30-21-14. Preference in private employment

(a) A private employer may adopt an employment policy that provides a preference in hiring or promotion, or both, to a veteran.

(b) A policy adopted under this section shall:

(c) A private employer may require that a veteran submit a Department of Defense DD Form 214 or similar documentation of separation from the U.S. Armed Forces to be eligible for a preference in hiring or promotion pursuant to this section.

(d) As used in this section, “veteran” means an individual who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable or general discharge.