Cite as: 85 CNCA § 12

In no event will an employer retaliate against an employee for reporting an accident or injury or giving notice of such an occurrence. For the purposes of this Title, retaliation shall be defined as taking the following actions against the claimant without good cause and based on the employee's reporting of the accident, injury, or occurrence: any form of formal discipline; dismissal; demotion; suspension; reprimand; warning of possible dismissal; refusal to hire; reduction in rank; a decision reducing pay, benefits, or awards; or a less-than-satisfactory performance evaluation.

Historical Data

LA 08–04, eff. April 21, 2004. Amended LA 31–05, eff. October 16, 2005; LA 21–06, eff. October 19, 2006; LA 20–10, eff. August 15, 2010.