34-55-202.  Civil action for violation of chapter.

(1)  If an employer terminates an employee in violation of this chapter, the employee may bring a civil action against the employer within one year after the day on which the employer terminates the employee.

(2)  In a civil action described in Subsection (1), the court may order the employer to:

(a)  reinstate the employee in the employee’s former position, including any fringe benefits or seniority rights; or

(b)  pay the employee back wages.

Enacted by Chapter 126, 2019 General Session

Technically renumbered for proper placement in chapter.

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