SB0557 (CH0560)

Find a 2016 Bill:

2016 Regular Session

 

Entitled:

Members of the National Guard - Employment and Reemployment Rights - Enforcement

Sponsored by:

Senator Astle

Status:

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 560


Synopsis:Authorizing members of the National Guard whose employment and reemployment rights have been violated to bring a civil action for economic damages, including lost wages and benefits; and authorizing a court to award specified damages, fees, costs, and other relief to members of the National Guard if the court determines that the member's employment and reemployment rights were violated.
Analysis:Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)
All Sponsors:Senators Astle and Salling
Additional Facts:Cross-filed with: HB0249
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2016
Committee(s):
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs  View Committee HearingEconomic Matters
Broad Subject(s):State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Private Sector Labor and Industry
Narrow Subject(s):Armed Forces -see also- Military Department; Veterans
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Court Costs
Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans'; etc.
Damages
Judgments
Work, Labor and Employment -see also- Col Barg; Holiday; etc
Statutes:Article - Public Safety
(13-704)

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May 24, 2016 3:42 P.M.