Retaliation prohibited.
D.C. Code § 32-1331.10
in effect32-1331.10. Retaliation prohibited.
(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.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/32-1331.10Fetched: 10/21/2026