N.J.S.A. 34:11D-13 — Violations, penalties.

34:11D-13 Violations, penalties. 2. If an employer violates the provisions of section 1 of this act, the employee affected by the violation may file a written complaint with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development or initiate an action in a court of competent jurisdiction, to seek reinstatement to employment. If the employer is found by a preponderance of the evidence to be in violation, the court or the commissioner shall order the reinstatement the employee to the position previously held with no reduction in seniority, status, employment benefits, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment and fine the employer $2,500 for each violation of section 1 of this act. L.2020, c.9, s.2.

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