(1) A person who takes serious detrimental action against a person in reprisal for a protected disclosure is liable in damages to that person.
(2) The damages may be recovered in proceedings as for a tort in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(3) Any remedy that may be granted by a court with respect to a tort, including exemplary damages, may be granted by a court in proceedings under this section.
(4) The right of a person to bring proceedings for damages does not affect any other right or remedy available to the person arising from the serious detrimental action.
S. 186 inserted by No. 37/2019 s. 15.