(a) An employer may not discriminate in any manner or take adverse action against any person because the person:
(1) Makes an oral or written complaint with the employer or the Mayor alleging that the employer violated any provision of this subchapter or any rule issue pursuant to this subchapter;
(2) Brings an action or initiates a proceeding involving a violation of this subchapter;
(3) Testifies in an action authorized under this subchapter or a proceeding involving a violation of the provisions of this subchapter or any rule issued pursuant to this subchapter; or
(4) Assists in an investigation by providing information to a litigant in a civil action, the Mayor, or another agency in proceedings as provided by [this] subchapter.
(b)(1) A person who believes that an employer has discriminated in any manner or taken adverse action against the person in violation of this subchapter may submit to the Mayor a written complaint, signed by the complainant, that alleges the discrimination.
(2) Upon receipt of a complaint, the Mayor shall conduct an investigation.
(Aug. 3, 1956, 70 Stat. 976, ch. 924, § 210; as added Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-300, § 2(b), 60 DCR 2679.)
This section is referenced in § 32-1331.07.
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-300 added this section.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 13 - Wages and Workplace Fraud
Subchapter II - Workplace Fraud
§ 32–1331.03. Deemed employers
§ 32–1331.04. Workplace fraud prohibited
§ 32–1331.05. Investigation of complaints
§ 32–1331.08. Provisions of law may not be waived by agreement
§ 32–1331.09. Private right of action
§ 32–1331.10. Retaliation prohibited
§ 32–1331.11. Provisions relating to contracts with public bodies
§ 32–1331.12. Employer record-keeping requirements