Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)
Section 15.364 - Court Judgment; Order; Remedies; Awarding Costs of Litigation.

Sec. 4.
A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought pursuant to this act, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement of the employee, the 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 and witness fees, if the court determines that the award is appropriate.
History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees

Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)

Section 15.361 - Definitions.

Section 15.362 - Discharging, Threatening, or Otherwise Discriminating Against Employee Reporting Violation of Law, Regulation, or Rule Prohibited; Exceptions.

Section 15.363 - Civil Action in Circuit Court for Injunctive Relief or Actual Damages; “Damages” Defined; Clear and Convincing Evidence Required.

Section 15.364 - Court Judgment; Order; Remedies; Awarding Costs of Litigation.

Section 15.365 - Violation; Civil Fine.

Section 15.366 - Diminishment or Impairment of Rights; Collective Bargaining Agreement; Protection of Confidentiality of Communications; Disclosures.