(a) Complaints received orally or in writing from public employees, their designated representatives, or public employers related to alleged violations of this subchapter shall be investigated in a timely manner by the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing or his or her designee.
(b) Officers or duly designated representatives of the secretary shall have the right of entry into any workplace or work area of a public employer during normal business hours to inspect and investigate complaints within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner.
(c) The secretary or his or her designee shall have the same powers, duties, and authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter as are contained in §§ 11-2-108, 11-2-115, 11-2-116, and 11-2-118. Provided, however, that if there is a conflict between the provisions of this subchapter and the provisions of §§ 11-2-108, 11-2-115, 11-2-116, and 11-2-118, the provisions of this subchapter shall prevail.