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2005 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 40.1-51.2:2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 40.1-51.2:2. Remedy for discrimination.
A. Any employee who believes that he or she has been
discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person in violation of §
40.1-51.2:1 may, within sixty 60 days after such violation
occurs, file a complaint with the Commissioner alleging such discharge or
discrimination. The employee shall be prohibited from seeking relief under
this section if he fails to file such complaint within the 60-day time period.
Upon receipt of such complaint, the Commissioner shall cause such investigation
to be made as he deems appropriate. If, upon such investigation, he determines
that the provisions of § 40.1-51.2:1 have been violated, he shall attempt by
conciliation to have the violation abated without economic loss to the
employee. In the event a voluntary agreement cannot be obtained, the
Commissioner shall bring an action in a circuit court having jurisdiction over
the person charged with the violation. The court shall have jurisdiction, for
cause shown, to restrain violations and order appropriate relief, including
rehiring or reinstatement of the employee to his former position with back pay
plus interest at a rate not to exceed eight percent per annum.
B. Should the Commissioner, based on the results of his investigation of the complaint, refuse to issue a charge against the person that allegedly discriminated against the employee, the employee may bring action in a circuit court having jurisdiction over the person allegedly discriminating against the employee, for appropriate relief.