New Jersey Statutes 34:11C-5. Violations; penalties
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 34:11C-5
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
(1) an assessment of a civil fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,000 for the first violation of any of the provisions of section 3 or section 4 of this act and not more than $5,000 for each subsequent violation;
(2) an injunction to restrain the continued violation of any of the provisions of section 3 or section 4 of this act;
(3) reinstatement of the employee to the same position or to a position equivalent to that which the employee held prior to unlawful discharge or retaliatory action;
(4) reinstatement of full fringe benefits and seniority rights;
(5) Compensation for any lost wages, benefits and other remuneration;
(6) payment of reasonable costs and attorney’s fees.
b. An action brought under this section shall be commenced within one year of the date of the alleged violation.
c. A private cause of action provided for in this section shall be the sole remedy for a violation of this act.
L.2013, c.82, s.5.