(740 ILCS 174/30)

(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-867)

Sec. 30. Damages. If an employer takes any action against an employee in violation of Section 15 or 20, the employee may bring a civil action against the employer for all relief necessary to make the employee whole, including but not limited to the following, as appropriate:

(1) reinstatement with the same seniority status that the employee would have had, but for the violation;

(2) back pay, with interest; and

(3) compensation for any damages sustained as a result of the violation, including litigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney's fees.

(Source: P.A. 93-544, eff. 1-1-04.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-867)

Sec. 30. Damages and penalties for the employee. If an employer takes any retaliatory action against an employee in violation of Section 15 or 20, the employee may bring a civil action against the employer for all relief necessary to make the employee whole, including but not limited to the following, as appropriate:

(1) permanent or preliminary injunctive relief;

(2) reinstatement with the same seniority status that the employee would have had, but for the violation;

(3) back pay, with interest of 9% per annum up to 90 calendar days from the date the complaint is filed and front pay;

(4) liquidated damages of up to $10,000;

(5) compensation for any costs incurred as a result of the violation, including litigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney's fees; and

(6) additionally, the court shall award a civil penalty of $10,000 payable to the employee.

(Source: P.A. 103-867, eff. 1-1-25.)