191.908. Whistleblower protections — violations, penalty.

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191.908. Whistleblower protections — violations, penalty. — 1. An employer shall not discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, or otherwise discriminate against an employee in the terms and conditions of employment because the employee initiates, assists in, or participates in a proceeding or court action under sections 191.900 to 191.910 . Such prohibition shall not apply to an employment action against an employee who:

(1)The court finds brought a frivolous or clearly vexatious claim;

(2)The court finds to have planned, initiated, or participated in the conduct upon which the action is brought; or

(3)Is convicted of criminal conduct arising from a violation of sections 191.900 to 191.910 .

2. An employer who violates this section is liable to the employee for all of the following:

(1)Reinstatement to the employee's position without loss of seniority;

(2)Two times the amount of lost back pay;

(3)Interest on the back pay at the rate of one percent over the prime rate.

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(L. 2007 S.B. 577)