§ 2067 Protection From Retaliation or Interference

(a) An employer shall not discharge or in any other manner retaliate against an employee who exercises or attempts to exercise the rights provided pursuant to this chapter. The provisions against retaliation in subdivision 495(a)(8) of this title shall apply to this chapter.

(b) An employer shall not interfere with, restrain, or otherwise prevent an employee from exercising or attempting to exercise the employee’s rights pursuant to this chapter.

(c) An employer shall not treat any leave for which benefits are provided pursuant to this chapter as an absence that may lead to or result in discipline, discharge, demotion, suspension, or any other adverse employment action.

(d) An employee aggrieved by a violation of the provisions of this section may bring an action in Superior Court seeking compensatory and punitive damages or equitable relief, including restraint of prohibited acts, restitution of wages or other benefits, reinstatement, costs, reasonable attorney’s fees, and other appropriate relief.