Section 6. Administrative penalties.
(a) General rule.--When the secretary finds that a person has violated this act, the secretary may assess and collect civil penalties of not more than $1,000 for the first violation, and not more than $2,500 for each subsequent violation.
(b) Factors to be considered.--When determining the amount of the penalty to be imposed, the secretary shall consider factors including, but not limited to:
(1) The history of previous violations by the employer.
(2) The seriousness of the violation.
(3) The good faith of the employer.
(4) The size of the employer's business.