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Disabilities (ADA): Rhode Island

Disabilities (ADA) requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Michelle Barrett Falconer, Littler

Summary

  • In addition to the federal equal opportunity laws, Rhode Island employers must comply with a number of state antidiscrimination laws, including the State Fair Employment Practices Act, the Rhode Island Civil Rights Act and the Rhode Island Civil Rights of People with Disabilities Act. See Disability Discrimination in Rhode Island
  • Although Rhode Island has three laws protecting individuals with disabilities against discrimination, these laws and the developed case law are substantially similar to the federal disability discrimination standards and precedents. See Rhode Island Disability Laws, Cumulatively.
  • Rhode Island specifically prohibits the use of genetic testing as a condition of employment. See Genetic Testing.
  • The Rhode Island Prevention and Suppression of Contagious Diseases Act states that no person, agency, organization or legal entity may discriminate against an individual in employment on the basis of a positive HIV test. See AIDS and HIV Testing.
  • Rhode Island permits the use of medical marijuana. See Rhode Island Medical Marijuana.
  • Providence has requirements pertaining to disability discrimination and pregnancy accommodation. See Local Requirements.