(a) Upon filing of a complaint, the director shall commence a prompt and full investigation to determine the facts behind the complaint and whether there is sufficient cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred, except that no investigation may commence if, after reviewing the allegations of the aggrieved employee, the director determines that the complaint does not come within the scope of this chapter. Unless the complaint is filed anonymously, within 15 days after determining that a particular complaint does not come within the scope of this chapter, the director shall give an employee or their representative a clear and concise explanation of the reasons why it does not and take no further action on the complaint.
(b) The director may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of a witness or the production of materials or documents in order to obtain relevant information and testimony. Refusal to appear or to produce any document or other evidence after receiving a subpoena pursuant to this section is a violation of this chapter and subject to sanctions as described in Section 2-9 of the Dallas City Code. Before issuing a subpoena, the director shall seek the voluntary cooperation of any employer to timely obtain relevant information and testimony in connection with any investigation of a complaint filed under this chapter.
(c) The director may inform employees at a worksite of any investigation of a complaint at that worksite alleging a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 31181)