§ 20-1204 Retaliation.
AC § 20-1204
Editor's note: this section has been amended by L.L. 2026/052, 1/29/2026, eff. 7/28/2026. a. No person shall take any adverse action against an employee that penalizes such employee for, or is reasonably likely to deter such employee from, exercising or attempting to exercise any right protected under this chapter. Taking an adverse action includes threatening, intimidating, disciplining, discharging, demoting, suspending or harassing an employee, reducing the hours or pay of an employee, informing another employer that an employee has engaged in activities protected by this chapter, and discriminating against the employee, including actions related to perceived immigration status or work authorization. An employee need not explicitly refer to this chapter or the rights enumerated herein to be protected from retaliation. (L.L. 2017/107, 5/30/2017, eff. 11/26/2017) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2026/052.
