North Dakota Code 65-05-37 – Retaliation by employer prohibited – Action for damages – Penalty
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An employer who willfully discharges or willfully threatens to discharge an employee for seeking or making known the intention to seek workforce safety and insurance benefits is liable in a civil action for damages incurred by the employee, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 65-05-37
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Damages awarded under this section may not be offset by any workforce safety and insurance benefits to which the employee is entitled. A willful violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.