Guam § 4503 - Retaliation Prohibited.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4503 — Retaliation Prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4503. Retaliation Prohibited.
(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this Section, no appointing authority or supervisor shall
initiate or administer any disciplinary action against an employee on account of the employee’s disclosure
of information. This Section shall not apply to:
(1) An employee who discloses information that he knows to be false or who discloses
information with disregard for the truth or falsity thereof;
(2) An employee who discloses information from public records which are closed to public
inspection pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 5, Guam Code Annotated;
(3) An employee who discloses information which is confidential under any other provision of
law.
(b) It shall be the obligation of an employee who wishes to disclose information under the protection
of this Article to make a good faith effort to provide to his supervisor or appointing authority or member of
I Liheslaturan Guåhan the information to be disclosed prior to the time of its disclosure.
2024 NOTE: Reference to the “Guam Legislature” replaced with I Liheslaturan Guåhan pursuant to 2 GCA § 1101.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4503
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4503 cover?
Section 4503 ("Retaliation Prohibited.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 4503?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 4503" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 4503 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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