# R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-9: Employee€™s remedies

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-9

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-9
- **Heading:** Employee€™s remedies
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 25 / Chapter 25-3 / Section 25-3-9

## Text

Every employee who is discharged, disciplined, or discriminated against by any employer in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to maintain a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. If judgment is rendered in the employee€™s favor, the employee shall be entitled to reinstatement and double the amount of back pay and allowances lost as a result of the discharge, discipline, or discrimination, together with interest on the amount at the rate provided by law, attorneys fees, and costs and expenses of the action.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-1 § 25-3-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-2 § 25-3-2. Increased pay required for work on Sundays and holidays.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-3 § 25-3-3. Work on Sundays or holidays.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-5 § 25-3-5. Appeal from director€™s decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-6 § 25-3-6. Powers of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-7 § 25-3-7. Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-8 § 25-3-8. Penalty for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-9 § 25-3-9. Employee€™s remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-10 § 25-3-10. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-3-11 § 25-3-11. Violations by cities or towns.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T25_C25-3_S25-3-11.md)

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