(A) In any case brought under this subchapter in which the City Manager or City Council, as may be applicable finds that the employee has been discharged, disciplined, or subjected to other adverse personnel action in violation of this subchapter, the City Manager, or City Council, as may be applicable, must:
(1) Reinstate the employee to the same position held before the adverse action was commenced or to an equivalent position, or award reasonable front pay as alternative relief;
(2) Reinstate the employee's fringe benefits and seniority rights, as appropriate; and
(3) Compensate the employee, if appropriate, for lost wages, benefits or other lost remuneration caused by the adverse action.
(B) In any case in which the presiding officer finds that the employee filed a frivolous complaint in bad faith, the presiding officer may recommend and the City Manager or City Council, as may be applicable, may direct the employee to pay the costs of the hearing, including the employer's attorney's fees.
(C) In any case where the final decision is reached pursuant to § 34.27(D), in favor of the complainant, the City Council shall direct the City Manager to grant relief pursuant to the provisions within this section.
(Ord. 2002-30, passed 4-18-02; Am. Ord. 2020-75, passed 11-5-20)