Guam § 3804 - Administrative Process and Penalties.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 3804 — Administrative Process and Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3804. Administrative Process and Penalties.
(a) A person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this Act may file an administrative complaint
with the Guam Department of Labor (Department), in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated
by the Department.
(b) Any administrative complaint made under the provisions of this Act must be made within ninety
(90) days of the denial of accommodations towards the employee.
(c) The Director of Labor shall be the Hearing Officer in any appeals relative to enforcement actions
initiated by the Fair Employment Practice Office.
(d) The Department may refer any unpaid penalties to the Department of Revenue and Taxation, or
other appropriate licensing entities, who shall require that all penalties under this Act be paid in full before
renewing a business license.
(e) Any administrative complaints made directly with the U.S. Department of Labor will automatically
supersede local filing.
(f) The Guam Department of Labor is hereby authorized to issue the following fines for violations of
this Act:
(1) a fine of up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the first offense; and
(2) a fine not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) but not greater than Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00) for subsequent offenses.
(g) The Department is hereby authorized to take into consideration penalties ranging from written
warning, training, retraining, and subsequent fines mentioned in Subsection (f)(2) of this Section.
(h) Any penalty fines for violations of this Act shall be collected by the Department of Labor. Fines
collected by the Department under the provisions of this Section shall be deposited in the Manpower
Development Fund to be employed exclusively for the training programs and enforcement operations within
the Fair Employment Practice Office.
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(i) The Guam Department of Labor may develop a training program and/or a plan for providing
training resources for employers and their representatives, such as the hiring authorities or human resource
officers. The program may include a mandatory posting in each employer’s premises, developed by the
Department, which notifies employees of this Act and other labor laws.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 3804
What does Guam Code Annotated § 3804 cover?
Section 3804 ("Administrative Process and Penalties.") 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 § 3804?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 3804" (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 § 3804 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.
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