Retaliation

(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.