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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) No employer or migrant labor contractor may terminate, suspend, demote, transfer or take any action otherwise unfavorable to any migrant worker in retaliation for the exercise by such worker of any right secured under the laws and regulations of the United States or of this state or any subdivision thereof.
(2) Any person aggrieved under this section may maintain an action against the employer or migrant labor contractor. In addition to any other damages awarded, an employer or migrant labor contractor found to have violated this section shall be liable to such person aggrieved for full reinstatement and for back wages accumulated during the period of such unlawful retaliation. In cases of willful violation of this section, the court may assess exemplary damages up to double the amount of back wages found due in addition to any other damages awarded. In cases of aggravated circumstances, the court may also assess reasonable attorney fees in addition to any other damages awarded.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Employment, Compensation and Mining (Ch. 101 to 109) § 103.96. Retaliation prohibited - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/employment-compensation-and-mining-ch-101-to-109/wi-st-103-96/
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