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Employment At-Will: Rhode Island

Employment At-Will requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Jessica Sussman

Summary

This guide provides information on the at-will employment doctrine in Rhode Island, including contractual, statutory and public policy exceptions that can alter the at-will relationship. It also covers tort claims at-will employees can pursue to challenge their termination, such as defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.