Pennsylvania § 7427 - Violations.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7427 — Violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7427. Violations.
(a) Employers.--An employer who willfully and knowingly violates this subchapter shall be required to revoke a disciplinary action and any penalty attached thereto or to reinstate such employee to his former position and shall be required to pay the employee all lost wages and benefits for the period between termination and reinstatement and reasonable attorney fees incurred in an action to recover lost wages and benefits.
(b) Statute of limitations.--An action to enforce this subchapter shall be commenced within two years of the date of violation, and the action shall be commenced in the court of common pleas of the county in which the employer is located.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7427
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7427 cover?
Section 7427 ("Violations.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 7427?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7427" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 7427 apply to my situation?
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