Tennessee § 49-50-1409 - Civil action against party causing disciplinary action against reporting person.
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§ 49-50-1409. Civil action against party causing disciplinary action against reporting person.
Any person reporting under this part shall have a civil cause of action against any person or employer who causes a disciplinary action or threat of disciplinary action against the reporting person. An action commenced pursuant to this part may seek appropriate injunctive relief or damages for each violation of this section. A court, in rendering a judgment over a disciplinary action against a person reporting pursuant to this part, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement, payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, actual damages, or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award the complainant all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. Acts 1989, ch. 444, § 9. Cross-References. Discharge for refusal to engage in or remain silent about illegal activities, or for use of legal agricultural product, § 50-1-304 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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