Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS |
TITLE 1. DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS |
SUBTITLE 5. HEALTH CARE WORKER WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT |
§ 1-505. Remedies; attorney's fees and expenses
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In any action brought under this subtitle, a court may:
(1) Issue an injunction to restrain continued violation of this subtitle;
(2) Reinstate the employee to the same, or an equivalent position held before the violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle;
(3) Remove any adverse personnel record entries based on or related to the violation of § 1-502 of this subtitle;
(4) Reinstate full fringe benefits and seniority rights;
(5) Require compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration; and
(6) Assess reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation expenses against:
(i) The employer, if the employee prevails; or
(ii) The employee, if the court determines that the action was brought by the employee in bad faith and without basis in law or fact.