# 29 CFR § 500.9: Discrimination prohibited

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 500.9
- **Heading:** Discrimination prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 29—Labor > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Labor > CHAPTER V—WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER A—REGULATIONS > PART 500—MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROTECTION > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) It is a violation of the Act for any person to intimidate, threaten, restrain, coerce, blacklist, discharge, or in any manner discriminate against any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker because such worker has, with just cause:
(1) Filed a complaint with reference to the Act with the Secretary of Labor; or
(2) Instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to the Act; or
(3) Testified or is about to testify in any proceeding under or related to the Act; or
(4) Exercised or asserted on behalf of himself or others any right or protection afforded by the Act.
(b) A migrant or seasonal agricultural worker who believes, with just cause, that he has been discriminated against by any person in violation of this section may, no later than 180 days after such violation occurs, file a complaint with the Secretary alleging such discrimination.

## Nearby sections

- [29 CFR § 500.0 § 500.0 Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.0.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.1 § 500.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.2 § 500.2 Compliance with State laws and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.2.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.3 § 500.3 Effective date of the Act; transition period; repeal of the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.3.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.4 § 500.4 Effect of prior judgments and final orders obtained under the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.4.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.5 § 500.5 Filing of applications, notices and documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.5.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.6 § 500.6 Accuracy of information, statements and data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.6.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.7 § 500.7 Investigation authority of the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.7.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.8 § 500.8 Prohibition on interference with Department of Labor officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.8.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.9 § 500.9 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.9.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.10 § 500.10 Waiver of rights prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.10.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.20 § 500.20 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.20.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.140 § 500.140 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.140.md)
- [29 CFR § 500.141 § 500.141 Concurrent actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-500.141.md)

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