New Jersey § 34:11c-5

§ 34:11c-5.

a. Upon a violation of any of the provisions of section 3 or section 4 of this act, 1 an employee or former employee may institute a civil action in the Superior Court

for relief. All remedies available in common law tort actions shall be available to a prevailing

plaintiff. The court may also order any or all of the following relief: (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. 1

N.J.S.A. § 34:11C-3 or § 34:11C-4.