34-40-205 - Civil action allowed.
34-40-205. Civil action allowed.
(1) In addition to the administrative and criminal actions authorized by this chapter, anemployee may bring a civil action to enforce his rights under this chapter.
(2) (a) An aggrieved 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