§ 18-6. Retaliation against employees prohibited.

(a) In general.

An employer may not discharge or reduce the compensation of any employee for:

(1) making a complaint to the Commission alleging a violation of this subtitle; or

(2) participating in any of the Commission's proceedings concerning an alleged violation of this subtitle.

(b) Remedial action for violation.

If the Commission finds that an employer has violated subsection (a) of this section it may, pursuant to the procedures provided in § 18-7 {"Enforcement procedures"}, order appropriate restitution or the reinstatement of the employee with backpay to the date of the violation.