(a) The contractor shall not harass, intimidate, threaten, coerce,
or discriminate against, any individual because the individual has
engaged in or may engage in any of the following activities:
(1) Filing a complaint;
(2) Assisting or participating in any manner in an investigation,
compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the
administration of the act or any other Federal, State or local law
requiring equal opportunity for disabled persons;
(3) Opposing any act or practice made unlawful by the act or this
part or any other Federal, State or local law requiring equal
opportunity for disabled persons; or
(4) Exercising any other right protected by the act or this part.
(b) The contractor shall ensure that all persons under its control
do not engage in such harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or
discrimination. The sanctions and penalties contained in this part may
be exercised by the Deputy Assistant Secretary against any contractor
who violates this obligation.
