Retaliation
Effective Aug 16, 2024Mass. Register #1528MGL c. 149, §§ 6, 6½, 9, 10, 17Department of Labor Standards
(1) No person shall discharge or in any manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has:
- (a) filed any complaint under or related to 454 CMR 25.00;
- (b) instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to 454 CMR 25.00;
- (c) testified or intends to testify in any proceeding under or related to 454 CMR 25.00; or
- (d) exercised on his or her own behalf or on behalf of others any right afforded by 454 CMR 25.00.
- (2) Any employee who believes that he or she has been discriminated against in violation of 454 CMR 25.07 or 29 U.S.C. § 660 may seek remedy through the Department pursuant to 29 CFR Part 1977 or file a private right of action in accordance with M.G.L. c. 149, § 185.