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(740 ILCS 174/30) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-867) Sec. 30. Damages. If an employer takes any action against an
employee in violation of Section 15 or 20, the employee may bring a
civil action against the employer for all relief necessary to make the employee
whole, including but not limited to the following, as appropriate: (1) reinstatement with the same seniority status that |
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(2) back pay, with interest; and
(3) compensation for any damages sustained as a
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| result of the violation, including litigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney's fees.
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(Source: P.A. 93-544, eff. 1-1-04.)
(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-867)
Sec. 30. Damages and penalties for the employee. If an employer takes any retaliatory action against an employee in violation of Section 15 or 20, the employee may bring a civil action against the employer for all relief necessary to make the employee whole, including but not limited to the following, as appropriate:
(1) permanent or preliminary injunctive relief;
(2) reinstatement with the same seniority status that
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| the employee would have had, but for the violation;
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(3) back pay, with interest of 9% per annum up to 90
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(4) liquidated damages of up to $10,000;
(5) compensation for any costs incurred as a result
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(6) additionally, the court shall award a civil
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| penalty of $10,000 payable to the employee.
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(Source: P.A. 103-867, eff. 1-1-25.)
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