Policies, Procedures & Rules

The policies, procedures and rules listed here are generally applicable to employees of the State.

Policies & Procedures:

• Policy & Procedures Manual (HR policies) - under construction
• 2010 & 2011 Pay Reduction Information
• 2009 Pay Reduction Information
• Drug Free Workplace Policy
• Fraud Policy
• IT Acceptable Use Policy
• Litigation Hold Policy
• Policy & Procedures Guide for Drug & Alcohol Testing of Commercial Driver's License Holders
• Social Networking Policy
• State Employees Workers' Compensation Procedures (Including Forms)
• Violence in the Workplace Policy

Rules & Regulations:

• Personnel Rules & Regulations

Applicable RI Statutes:

• Merit System Law (Chapter 36-4)
• Code of Ethics (Chapter 36-14)
• Civil Rights Act of 1990 (Chapter 42-112)
• Fair Employment Practices (Chapter 28-5)
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (Chapter 28-5.1)
• The Rhode Island Military Family Relief Act (Chapter 30-33)
• Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act (Chapter 28-48)
• The Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protection Act (Chapter 28-50)
• Workplace Violence Protection (Chapter 28-52)

Applicable Federal Regulations/Statutes:

• The Hatch Act - Policial Activity

Agency Specific Policies and Directives - Many State agencies and/or programs have policies and/or directives that expressly apply only to the employees within that agency or program given the nature of the work performed and requirements necessary to conduct that business.  In many cases, you will be provided those policies and/or directives by the program manager.  We encourage employees to ask their supervisor about any such policies/directives. 

Affirmative Action Plans - All state departments or agencies with twenty (20) or more employees are required to prepare Affirmative Action Plans according to the standards established by the State Equal Opportunity Office and in accordance with the provisions set forth in RIGL § 28-5.1. All agencies, regardless of the number of employees, must have an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Policy Statement. Follow the link below to view the Affirmative Action Plan for the Department of Administration.

Department of Administration Affirmative Action Plan (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012)

Department of Labor and Training Affirmative Action Plan (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012)

Related Links:
Rhode Island Office of Accounts & Controls
Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights
Office of the Governor - Executive Orders
Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division