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§ 1-505. Remedies, generally

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth Occupations

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Health Care Worker Whistleblower Protection Act (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 1-505
§ 1-505. Remedies, generally
Currentness
In any action brought under this subtitle, a court may:
(1) Issue an injunction to restrain continued violation of this subtitle;
(2) Reinstate the employee to the same, or an equivalent position held before the violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle;
(3) Remove any adverse personnel record entries based on or related to the violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle;
(4) Reinstate full fringe benefits and seniority rights;
(5) Require compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; and
(6) Assess reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation expenses against:
(i) The employer, if the employee prevails; or
(ii) The employee, if the court determines that the action was brought by the employee in bad faith and without basis in law or fact.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 504, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 1-505, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 1-505
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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