D.C. Code § 32-111.05
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§ 32-111.05. Enforcement.
Official statutory text
*NOTE: This section will expire on June 30, 2024.*
(a) An eligible employee or retained employee may, on their own behalf or on behalf of other eligible employees or retained employees similarly situated, bring an action to enforce this subchapter in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and upon prevailing shall be awarded:
(1) Back pay for each day the violation continues at a rate of compensation not less than the higher of:
(A) The average regular rate of pay received by the eligible employee or retained employee during the last 3 years of the eligible employee or retained employee's employment in the same occupation classification, or
(B) The final regular rate received by the eligible employee or retained employee;
(2) The costs of benefits the employer would have incurred for the eligible employee or retained employee under the employer's benefit plan;
(3) If it is established that a contractor or employer violated this subchapter with malice or with reckless indifference, an affected eligible employee or retained employee treble damages, and, in addition, may be awarded compensatory or punitive damages; and
(4) Reasonable attorney fees and costs of the suit, including expert witness fees.
(a) An eligible employee or retained employee may, on their own behalf or on behalf of other eligible employees or retained employees similarly situated, bring an action to enforce this subchapter in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and upon prevailing shall be awarded:
(1) Back pay for each day the violation continues at a rate of compensation not less than the higher of:
(A) The average regular rate of pay received by the eligible employee or retained employee during the last 3 years of the eligible employee or retained employee's employment in the same occupation classification, or
(B) The final regular rate received by the eligible employee or retained employee;
(2) The costs of benefits the employer would have incurred for the eligible employee or retained employee under the employer's benefit plan;
(3) If it is established that a contractor or employer violated this subchapter with malice or with reckless indifference, an affected eligible employee or retained employee treble damages, and, in addition, may be awarded compensatory or punitive damages; and
(4) Reasonable attorney fees and costs of the suit, including expert witness fees.
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