Retaliation: Delaware
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Kathleen Furey McDonough and Michael B. Rush, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Summary
- Delaware recognizes a claim for retaliation under its antidiscrimination statutes. See Prohibition Against Retaliation.
- An employee pursuing a retaliation claim must comply with certain administrative requirements regarding the Department of Labor before bringing a judicial action. See Remedies and Administrative Process.
- An employer who violates the anti-retaliation provision may be liable for civil penalties in addition to statutory damages to an employee. See Remedies and Administrative Process.