A. An Employee claiming a violation of this article may bring an action in the Superior Court of the State of California against an Employer and may be awarded:
1. Reinstatement to the position from which the Employee was discharged in violation of this article.
2. Back pay for each day during which the violation continues, which shall be calculated at the Employee’s average rate of pay.
3. Other legal or equitable relief the court may deem appropriate.
B. If an Employee is the prevailing party in any legal action taken pursuant to this article, the court shall award reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.