Guam § 5205 - Enforcement Jurisdiction; Power of Department to Prevent
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5205 — Enforcement Jurisdiction; Power of Department to Prevent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5205. Enforcement Jurisdiction; Power of Department to Prevent
Unlawful Discrimination.
The Department of Labor, hereinafter referred to as "Department" shall
have jurisdiction over the subject of employment practices and
discrimination over the subject of employment practices and discrimination
made unlawful by this Chapter. When it shall appear to it that an unlawful
employment practice or discrimination may have been committed, the
Department shall make a prompt investigation in connection therewith. If it
is determined after such investigation that further action is warranted, the
Department shall immediately endeavor to eliminate the unlawful
employment practice or discrimination complained of, by conference,
conciliation and persuasion.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5205
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5205 cover?
Section 5205 ("Enforcement Jurisdiction; Power of Department to Prevent") 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.
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