RHODE ISLAND
| Restriction | Explanation |
| Ban-the-Box 2: Use of criminal record only at/after interview | Effective 01/01/2014 Rhode Island became a “ban the box” state. This law provides that all employers may not inquire about “convictions” until the first job interview or thereafter. The statute also affects public employers. |
| State Public Employees – Ban-the-Box Provisions | Effective 01/01/2014 public employers may not inquire about “convictions” until the first job interview or thereafter. |
| Use of arrest record with no conviction | No employer, except law enforcement may ask applicant if he has been arrested. An employer may ask about convictions. |
| Use of credit report | Employer must advise consumer that credit report has been ordered. |
| Use of Social Media Password Information | An employer cannot require, coerce, or request an employee or applicant to disclose the password or any other means for accessing a personal social media account. An employer cannot compel an employee or applicant to add anyone, including the employer or agent, to the contact list associated with a personal social media account, plus require, request, or cause an employee or applicant to alter settings that affect a third party’s ability to view the contents of a personal social media account. |