# R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-5: Employer sanctions

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-5
- **Heading:** Employer sanctions
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15-29 / Section 15-29-5

## Text

An employer may be subject to a one hundred dollar ($100) fine or other penalties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, of 1974, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq., for discharging an employee from employment, refusing to employ, or taking disciplinary action against any employee because of medical child support withholding or for failing to withhold income or transmit the withheld amounts to the applicable plan(s) as the medical notice directs.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-1 § 15-29-1. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-2 § 15-29-2. Effective date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-3 § 15-29-3. Duty of employer to respond to medical notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-4 § 15-29-4. Limitations on withholding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-5 § 15-29-5. Employer sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-6 § 15-29-6. Notice of termination of employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-7 § 15-29-7. Employee liability for contribution to the plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-8 § 15-29-8. Plan administrator obligations regarding enrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-9 § 15-29-9. Plan administrator €” Unlawful refusal to enroll.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-29-10 § 15-29-10. Payment of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-29_S15-29-10.md)

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