Rhode Island CHAPTER 36-4 — Merit System
- § 36-4-1 — Divisions of state service.
- § 36-4-2 — Positions in unclassified service.
- § 36-4-2.1 — Exemptions from merit system.
- § 36-4-3 — Branches of classified service.
- § 36-4-4 — Positions classed as noncompetitive.
- § 36-4-5 — Assignment of positions to noncompetitive branch – Transfer to competitive branch.
- § 36-4-6 — Appointments to noncompetitive branch.
- § 36-4-7 — Probationary period in noncompetitive branch – Acquisition of full status.
- § 36-4-8 — Rules – Amendments.
- § 36-4-9 — Adoption of classification plan.
- § 36-4-10 — Changes in plan – Notice of establishment of new positions.
- § 36-4-11 — Allocation of positions to classes within plan.
- § 36-4-12 — [Repealed.].
- § 36-4-13 — Submission of proposed pay plan for classified service.
- § 36-4-14 — Adoption of pay plan.
- § 36-4-14.1 — Ineligibility for other incentive payments.
- § 36-4-15 — Changes in pay plan for classified service – New classes.
- § 36-4-16 — Unclassified pay plan board – Abolishment – Transfer of functions.
- § 36-4-16.1 — [Repealed.].
- § 36-4-16.2 — Duties and responsibilities of the department of administration.
- § 36-4-16.3 — [Repealed.].
- § 36-4-16.4 — Salaries of directors.
- § 36-4-16.5 — Certain unclassified positions excluded.
- § 36-4-17 — Preparation of employment lists.
- § 36-4-17.1 — Longevity payments.
- § 36-4-18 — Competitive tests.
- § 36-4-19 — Placement of names on employment lists – Listing of veterans.
- § 36-4-20 — Duration of employment lists.
- § 36-4-21 — Open continuous competitive tests.
- § 36-4-22 — Promotion examinations and lists.
- § 36-4-23 — Preferred reemployment list.
- § 36-4-23.1 — Reemployment lists.
- § 36-4-24 — Removal of disqualified names from lists.
- § 36-4-25 — Designation of appropriate list for filling of vacancies.
- § 36-4-26 — Certification and appointment to positions in classified service.
- § 36-4-26.1 — Supplemental certification in the civil service – Expanded certification for equal opportunity and affirmative action.
- § 36-4-27 — Unlawful procurement of waiver or withdrawal.
- § 36-4-28 — Probationary period.
- § 36-4-29 — Restoration to former position of promotional appointees dismissed during probation.
- § 36-4-30 — Tenure in classified position dependent on residence.
- § 36-4-31 — Temporary appointment when no list available.
- § 36-4-32 — Emergency appointments.
- § 36-4-33 — War duration appointments.
- § 36-4-34 — Transfers within classified service.
- § 36-4-34.1 — Transfer of state employees.
- § 36-4-35 — Demotions.
- § 36-4-36 — Disciplinary suspensions.
- § 36-4-37 — Layoffs – Preference for retention or reemployment.
- § 36-4-38 — Dismissal.
- § 36-4-39 — Retirement or transfer to light duty.
- § 36-4-40 — Appeal from administrator to administrator of adjudication.
- § 36-4-40.1 — Administrator of adjudication – Duties.
- § 36-4-40.2 — Hearings – Appeals.
- § 36-4-41 — Appeal from administrator of adjudication to appeal board.
- § 36-4-42 — Appeal from appointing authority to appeal board.
- § 36-4-43 — Conditions of service.
- § 36-4-44 — Training programs.
- § 36-4-45 — [Repealed.].
- § 36-4-46 — Reports of changes in status of employees.
- § 36-4-47 — Personnel roster and records – Tabulation and analysis of data.
- § 36-4-48 — Certification of payrolls and accounts.
- § 36-4-49 — Recovery of unlawful payments.
- § 36-4-50 — Merit as basis – Discrimination prohibited.
- § 36-4-50.1 — Certification of select positions.
- § 36-4-51 — Running for elective office by classified employee.
- § 36-4-52 — Restrictions on political activities of classified employees.
- § 36-4-53 — Solicitation of political contributions.
- § 36-4-54 — Promise of influence to obtain favors in classified service.
- § 36-4-55 — – 36-4-55.2. [Repealed.].
- § 36-4-56 — Penalties for violations.
- § 36-4-57 — Compliance with federal standards.
- § 36-4-58 — Severability.
- § 36-4-59 — Tenure in state service.
- § 36-4-60 — Delegation by appointing authority.
- § 36-4-61 — Persons with disabilities – Special list of eligibles.
- § 36-4-62 — Pay incentive program.
- § 36-4-63 — Sick leave and other leave – Effect of discharging upon overtime work and overtime compensation.
- § 36-4-64 — Sick leave – Workers' compensation.
- § 36-4-65 — Longevity benefits – Department of elementary and secondary education – Legislature.