§164.530(g) Standard: Refraining from intimidating or retaliatory acts. A covered entity—
(1) May not intimidate, threaten, coerce, discriminate against, or take other retaliatory action against any individual for the exercise by the individual of any right established, or for participation in any process provided for, by this subpart or subpart D of this part, including the filing of a complaint under this section; and (2) must refrain from intimidation and retaliation as provided in §160.316.
Audit Inquiry
Has the covered entity implemented policies and procedures addressing the prevention of intimidating or retaliatory actions against any individual for the exercise by the individual of any right established, or for participation in any process provided, for filing complaints against the covered entity?
Obtain and review policies and procedures in place to determine if anti-intimidation and anti-retaliatory standards exist.
Obtain and review documentation that the policies and procedures are conveyed to the workforce.