R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.9-2: Penalties for violations.

In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may:

(1) Award to a prevailing applicant punitive damages in addition to any award of actual damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs; and

(2) Afford injunctive relief against any employer or agent of any employer who commits or proposes to commit a violation of this chapter.