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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Civil action.--An employee may bring an action against an employer for a violation of section 2.
(b) Limitation.--Notwithstanding 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(7) (relating to two year limitation), an action under this section must be commenced within 90 days of the date the cause of action arises.
(c) Elements.--To recover under this section, an employee must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the employer intentionally and knowingly violated section 2.
(d) Relief.--If an employee is successful in an action under this section, the court may order any of the following:
(1) An injunction ordering the employer to:
(i) revoke the disciplinary action or penalty; and
(ii) if necessary, reinstate the employee.
(2) Damages in the amount of wages and benefits lost from the time of the violation to the time of compliance with the injunction under paragraph (1).
(e) Costs and fees.--If an employee is successful in an action under this section, the court may award the employee court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 43 P.S. Labor § 1484. Remedies - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-43-ps-labor/pa-st-sect-43-1484/
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