Crime Victims Leave – R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-28-13

Covered Employers: Employers in the state with 50 or more employees

Employee Eligibility: All employees

Entitlement: Employers must allow employees who are crime victims to attend court proceedings related to the crime. Employers may limit crime victim leave if it creates an undue hardship on employers’ businesses. This leave is also for victims of domestic or sexual violence. The employee can not be retaliated against in the event that they need to obtain an order of protection. This leave is also for victims of domestic or sexual violence. The employee cannot be retaliated against in the event that they need to obtain an order of protection.

Employer Notice: Not specified

Employee Notice: Yes, the employee must provide the employer with copies of court proceedings notifications

Obligation to Provide Certifications or Documents Supporting Need for Leave: Before taking crime victim leave, employees must provide the employer with copies of court proceeding notifications.

Paid?: No. The employee may elect to use or an employer may require the employee to use the employee's accrued paid vacation, personal leave or sick leave.

Benefits: Employees cannot lose any seniority while on leave.

Reinstatement: Yes. The employee may not lose seniority or precedence while absence from employment.

Other Important Definitions/Requirements: No

Relationship with Other Leave: Not specified

Absence Specifications