Guam § 37208 - Relief from Retaliatory Actions.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 37208 — Relief from Retaliatory Actions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37208. Relief from Retaliatory Actions.
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(a) In General. Any employee, contractor, or agent shall be
entitled to all relief necessary to make that employee, contractor,
or agent whole, if that employee, contractor, or agent is
discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed, or in any
other manner discriminated against in the terms and conditions
of employment because of lawful acts done by the employee,
contractor, agent or associated others in furtherance of an action
under this section or other efforts to stop one (1) or more
violations of this Chapter.
(b) Relief. Relief under Subsection (a) shall include
reinstatement with the same seniority status that employee,
contractor, or agent would have had but for the discrimination,
two (2) times the amount of back pay, interest on the back pay,
and compensation for any special damages sustained as a result
of the discrimination, including litigation costs and reasonable
attorneys’ fees. An action under this Subsection may be brought
in the Unified Judiciary of Guam for the relief provided in this
Subsection.
(c) Limitation on Bringing Civil Action. A civil action
under this Subsection may not be brought more than three (3)
years after the date when the retaliation occurred.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 37208
What does Guam Code Annotated § 37208 cover?
Section 37208 ("Relief from Retaliatory Actions.") 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 § 37208?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 37208" (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?
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How does Guam § 37208 apply to my situation?
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