A Q&A guide to state anti-discrimination law for private employers in Rhode Island. This Q&A addresses Rhode Island laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Federal, local, or municipal law may impose additional or different requirements. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Anti-Discrimination Laws: State Q&A Tool).

A growing number of states have released employment discrimination guidance in response to concerns about the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. For more information and ongoing updates, see COVID-19: Employment Law and Development Tracker: State Laws and Directives.