NC DOL: Retaliatory Employment Discrimination

What We Do

The Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Bureau is responsible for enforcing the 1992 Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act, also known as REDA. REDA protects employees who in good faith engage in one of the "protected activities" under the law. REDA protects a wide number of areas and individuals, including wage and hour issues, workplace safety rights, mine safety and health, and sickle cell and hemoglobin C carriers. REDA also applies to areas covering genetic testing, National Guard service, juvenile justice system, domestic violence, pesticide exposure and employees reporting activities of their employers under the Paraphernalia Control Act.

The bureau investigates complaints and, if the complaint is found to be valid, the bureau attempts early resolution and settlement. If the bureau is unable to attain a settlement, it will issue a right-to-sue letter or take legal action on behalf of the complainant.

Frequently Asked Questions Answers to questions regarding the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act.

Other Protected Activities under REDA Employers may not retaliate against employees for these activities.

Do I Have a REDA Complaint? This will determine if have a potential Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act complaint.

Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Bureau Laws and Administrative Rules

Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act The Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Bureau enforces the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act, which protects employees against retaliation for filing workplace safety and health complaints and other protected activities.

Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Administrative Rules The N.C. Department of Labor adopts administrative rules, which provide further information regarding enforcement of the act. The rules for the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act can be found at the Office of Administrative Hearings website.