Where a lawsuit is filed in the courts to resolve the alleged violation of the Act, there is no requirement that the Secretary of Labor be notified before the filing of such a lawsuit. In addition to a judgment an employee may recover from the employer:

• Reasonable attorney’s fees
• Reasonable expert witness fees
• Other costs of the action

See Regulations 29 CFR Part 825.400 and 401.

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