Are employers prohibited from retaliating against employees for filing a discrimination claim?

Yes, employers in North Dakota are prohibited from retaliating against employees for filing a discrimination claim. The North Dakota Human Rights Act states that any form of discrimination against an employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability is illegal. Furthermore, the law prohibits employers from punishing or retaliating against an employee who files a claim. The law states that it is illegal for an employer to take any form of adverse action such as reducing pay, demoting, suspending, or terminating the employee as a result of the employee’s filing a discrimination claim. In addition, employers are also prohibited from retaliating against any employee who is involved in filing, investigating, or testifying in a discrimination case. Retaliation includes any form of mistreatment that has a negative impact on an employee’s rights, privileges, or benefits of employment. If an employer does take retaliatory action against an employee who has filed a discrimination claim, the employee may file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or file a private lawsuit against the employer. In summary, North Dakota employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees for filing a discrimination claim and any form of mistreatment as a result of filing such a claim is illegal. If an employer does engage in retaliatory behavior, the affected employee has the right to file a complaint with the EEOC or pursue a private lawsuit against the employer.

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