34-23-303 - Civil action allowed.
34-23-303. Civil action allowed.
(1) In addition to the administrative action authorized by Section 34-23-401, and criminalactions authorized by Sections 34-23-302 and 34-23-402, a minor employee may bring a civilaction to enforce his right to a minimum wage under Section 34-23-301.
(2) (a) An aggrieved minor employee is entitled to injunctive relief and may recover thedifference between the wage paid and the minimum wage, plus interest.
(b) The court may award court costs and attorney fees to the prevailing party.
(3) An action brought under this section shall be brought within two years of the allegedviolation.
Enacted by Chapter 8, 1990 General Session