(a) A person who knowingly violates Sections 41-25-50, 41-25-60, 41-25-70, and 41-25-80 is liable to the person adversely affected by the violation for three times the amount of actual damages incurred plus court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
(b) In an action filed under this section, a plaintiff may seek and the court, in its discretion, may grant:
(1) An order enjoining the defendant in the suit from violating Sections 41-25-50, 41-25-60, 41-25-70, and 41-25-80;
(2) Any order necessary to restore to the person any property acquired by the defendant in the suit in violation of Sections 41-25-50, 41-25-60, 41-25-70, and 41-25-80; or
(3) Other relief that the court considers proper, including, if the court's judgment against the defendant in the suit is not satisfied within three months after the date of the final judgment, the appointment of a receiver, the revocation of a license or certificate authorizing the defendant in the suit to engage in business in this State, or an order enjoining the defendant in the suit from acting as a personnel service.
HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 149, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 41 - Labor and Employment
Chapter 25 - Private Personnel Placement Services
Section 41-25-10. Short title.
Section 41-25-20. Definitions.
Section 41-25-40. Duties of licensees.
Section 41-25-50. Prohibited activities or conduct of personnel agencies.
Section 41-25-60. Advertisements in South Carolina by firms located outside its jurisdiction.
Section 41-25-80. Confidentiality of records and files.
Section 41-25-100. Liability for violations; remedies.
Section 41-25-110. State agencies entitled to enforce chapter.