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§ 9-5404. Retaliatory Action Prohibited.
   No Employer shall refuse to employ, terminate, reduce the compensation of, or otherwise take any adverse employment action against any person for seeking to enforce his or her rights under this Chapter by any lawful means, for participating in any proceedings pursuant to this Chapter, or for opposing any practice proscribed by this Chapter. This Section shall also apply to any person who mistakenly, but in good faith, alleges noncompliance with this Chapter.
§ 9-5405. Civil Actions and Penalties.
   (1)   This Chapter may be enforced in a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction in an action brought by one or more Eligible Employees.
   (2)   If a court finds that an Employer has violated this Chapter, the court may enjoin the employer from engaging in such violation, and order such affirmative relief as may be appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to:
      (a)   back pay, including the value of benefits lost, for each day during which the violation continues;
      (b)   hiring of the employee at no less than the last wage rate and benefits;
      (c)   other compensatory damages as appropriate; and
      (d)   reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
   (3)   Violations of this Chapter shall be subject to penalties per Employee per day of violation of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).
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