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Religious Accommodations: What is a Sincerely Held Religious Belief and Common Issues

Religious accommodation and exemptions have been in the news a lot recently, with both very good and very inaccurate information being thrown around.  While there ...
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Rhode Island’s New Pay Equity Act: The Essentials

We recently learned that some employers are telling their workers that Rhode Island’s new pay equity law does not apply to them, and even that ...
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Employment Law

Wage Theft: If You’re Not Getting Paid, You’re Getting Played

Wage theft is a pervasive problem in the United States, affecting millions of workers every year. It occurs when an employer fails to pay employees ...
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DOCUMENT EVERYTHING: The Importance of Documenting Complaints, Interactions, and Events in Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Cases

Documentation is a crucial aspect in employment discrimination and retaliation cases. It helps to provide evidence of any discriminatory or retaliatory behavior, which can then ...
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Congratulations to Danilo Borgas and Joshua Xavier on their appointment to the Rhode Island Federal Court’s “Court Advisory Council.”

Congratulations to attorneys Danilo Borgas and Joshua Xavier on their recent appointment to the newly formed, “Court Advisory Council” to the United States District Court ...
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Employment Law Tip: Do Not Sign Severance Agreements Without First Contacting An Employment Law Attorney

With all the layoffs going on, here's some friendly advice to employees. DO NOT BLINDLY SIGN A SEVERANCE AGREEMENT. The terms are usually completely one-sided ...
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RI Employee Rights: Common Questions and Answers

Attorneys Richard Sinapi and Danilo Borgas were recently featured in Providence Monthly and SO Rhode Island magazines' financial planning guides with answers to common questions ...
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Sinapi Law and ACLU Settle Suit With City of Pawtucket Over Political Sign Restrictions

The ACLU of Rhode Island today announced the settlement of a lawsuit over a Pawtucket ordinance banning the posting of political signs on residential property ...
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Attorney Richard Sinapi Quoted in Lawyers Weekly Qualified Immunity Article

Attorney Richard Sinapi was recently quoted in RI Lawyers Weekly regarding a recent 1st Circuit Court of Appeal's qualified immunity decision and its impact on ...
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