Civil action for dismissal from employment

Sec. 1. A person who is dismissed from employment in violation of IC 35-44.1-2-11 may bring a civil action, within ninety (90) days of the dismissal, against the employer who dismissed the person: (1) to recover the wages the person lost as a result of the dismissal; and (2) to obtain an order requiring reinstatement by the employer. If the person obtains a judgment against the employer, the court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee to the person's attorney. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-29-1.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.43.