053-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-1

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 7-1 - General Requirements

(a) W.S. 27-11-109(e) provides in general that no person shall discharge or in any manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has:

(i) Filed any complaint under or related to the act;

(ii) Instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to the act;

(iii) Testified or is about to testify in any proceeding under the act or related to the act; or

(iv) Exercised on his own behalf or on behalf of others any right afforded by the act.

(b) Any employee who believes that he has been discriminated against in violation of W.S. W.S. 27-11-109(e) shall, within 30 days after such violation occurs, file a complaint with the Department alleging such violation. The Compliance Supervisor shall then cause an investigation to be made.

(c) If the Compliance Supervisor determines that the provisions of the act have been violated, a Citation and Notification of Penalty shall be issued to the employer for the violation. Appropriate relief will be sought, including rehiring or reinstatement of the employee to his former position with back pay. Further, the employer shall remove any disability imposed upon the employee by the employer's discriminatory acts. The complainant shall be notified by certified mail of the determination made following the investigation of the complaint.

053-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-1