(1) When the Public Employees Relations Commission, after a hearing on notice conducted according to rules adopted by the commission, determines that a violation of s. 295.07, s. 295.08, s. 295.085, or s. 295.09(1)(a) or (b) has occurred and sustains the veteran seeking redress, the commission shall order the offending agency, employee, or officer of the state to comply with the provisions of s. 295.07, s. 295.08, s. 295.085, or s. 295.09(1)(a) or (b); and, in the event of a violation of s. 295.07, s. 295.08, s. 295.085, or s. 295.09(1)(a) or (b), the commission may issue an order to compensate the veteran for the loss of any wages and reasonable attorney’s fees for actual hours worked, and costs of all work, including litigation, incurred as a result of such violation, which order shall be conclusive on the agency, employee, or officer concerned. The attorney’s fees and costs may not exceed $10,000. The action of the commission shall be in writing and shall be served on the parties concerned by certified mail with return receipt requested.
(2) When reparation is sought through civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction, any agency, employee, or officer of the state or a political subdivision thereof found in violation of any provision of this act shall, in addition to any other edict issued by the court, be required to pay the costs of suit and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in such action and shall be required to pay as damages such amount as the court may award, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
(3) Any employee or officer found liable pursuant to a second or subsequent violation of the provisions of this section shall forfeit his or her position.
History.—s. 6, ch. 77-422; s. 5, ch. 78-372; s. 61, ch. 79-164; s. 5, ch. 80-370; s. 80, ch. 86-163; s. 9, ch. 87-356; s. 253, ch. 95-148; s. 7, ch. 98-33; s. 83, ch. 99-13.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 295 - Laws Relating to Veterans: General Provisions
295.011 - Disabled Veterans; Education.
295.015 - Children of Prisoners of War and Persons Missing in Action; Education.
295.016 - Children of Servicemembers Who Died or Became Disabled in Operation Eagle Claw.
295.018 - Children of Servicemembers Who Died in Newfoundland Air Tragedy; Educational Opportunity.
295.019 - Children of Servicemembers Who Died in u.s.s. Stark Attack.
295.02 - Use of Funds; Age, Etc.
295.03 - Minimum Requirements.
295.04 - Appropriation; Benefits.
295.05 - Admission; Enrollment.
295.061 - Active Duty Servicemembers; Death Benefits.
295.07 - Preference in Appointment and Retention.
295.08 - Positions for Which a Numerically Based Selection Process Is Used.
295.085 - Positions for Which a Numerically Based Selection Process Is Not Used.
295.09 - Reinstatement or Reemployment; Promotion Preference.
295.11 - Investigation; Administrative Hearing for Not Employing Preferred Applicant.
295.123 - Deserters and Others; Inapplicability of Chapter.
295.124 - State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Education and Training.
295.125 - Preference for Admission to Career Training.
295.155 - Military Retirement Based on Longevity.
295.156 - Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans.
295.16 - Disabled Veterans Exempt From Certain License or Permit Fee.
295.17 - Identification Cards.
295.186 - Removal of Certain Forms From Official Records.
295.187 - Florida Veteran Business Enterprise Opportunity Act.
295.188 - Preference in Hiring Veterans for Private Employers.
295.21 - Florida Is for Veterans, Inc.
295.22 - Veterans Employment and Training Services Program.