I. No employer shall discharge or discriminate against an employee because the employee has reported a violation of this chapter to the department as required by N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-A:11, I.
II. Any employee who has been discharged or discriminated against in violation of N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-A:12, I, may bring an action against the employer in the superior court for injunctive relief, and for compensatory and exemplary damages.

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 147-A:12

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

III. Reasonable attorney’s fees shall be awarded to any employee who prevails in an action against his employer brought under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-A:12.