1. (a) An employer may not discriminate in any manner or take adverse action against any person because the person:

   1. (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. (2) Brings an action or initiates a proceeding involving a violation of this subchapter;
   3. (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. (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.

2. (b)

   1. (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. (2) Upon receipt of a complaint, the Mayor shall conduct an investigation.

History

Aug. 3, 1956, 70 Stat. 976, ch. 924, § 210

as added Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-300, § 2(b), 60 DCR 2679

Effect of Amendments

The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-300 added this section.

Section References

This section is referenced in § 32-1331.07.