An employer shall not refuse to employ, terminate, reduce the compensation of, or otherwise take adverse action against any employee for seeking to enforce their rights under this part, including participating in proceedings, opposing any practice prescribed by this part, or otherwise asserting rights under this part. This section applies to an employee who mistakenly, but in good faith, alleges noncompliance with this part.

(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 452, Sec. 3. (AB 647) Effective January 1, 2024.)