Sec. 30. Damages and penalties for the employee.

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Sec. 30. Damages and penalties for the employee. If an employer takes any retaliatory action against an employee in violation of Section 15 or 20, the employee may bring a civil action against the employer for all relief necessary to make the employee whole, including but not limited to the following, as appropriate:

(1)permanent or preliminary injunctive relief;

(2)reinstatement with the same seniority status that the employee would have had, but

for the violation;

(3)back pay, with interest of 9% per annum up to 90 calendar days from the date the

complaint is filed and front pay;

(4)liquidated damages of up to $10,000;

(5)compensation for any costs incurred as a result of the violation, including

litigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney's fees; and

(6)additionally, the court shall award a civil penalty of $10,000 payable to the

employee.