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April 16, 2026

50-4A-8. Effect on other laws and existing employment benefits

A. Remedies in this section are provided in addition to other common law, federal or state remedies.
B. Nothing in the Promoting Financial Independence for Victims of Domestic Abuse Act shall supersede any provision of law or contract that provides greater rights than the rights established under that act.
C. The rights provided in the Promoting Financial Independence for Victims of Domestic Abuse Act shall not diminish an employer’s obligation to provide greater rights in compliance with another contract, collective bargaining agreement or employment benefit program, policy or plan.
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