§ 25-8. Retaliation.

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(a)

Any employer who discharges or discriminates in any way against an employee for filing a complaint under this chapter, or for materially supporting the efforts of another employee who files a complaint under this chapter, violates this section unless the complaint is deemed frivolous by the hearing officer.

(b)

Any person aggrieved under this section may file an independent civil action for relief in any court of competent jurisdiction in an analogous manner as enforcement of a violation of the Florida Whistle-Blower Act, F.S. § 448.103. A prevailing aggrieved party shall recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

(Ord. No. 2015-21, § 1, 3-16-15)

                    
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