House Sponsors: SAVIANO-GRANBERG. Short description: WORK COMP-RETALIATORY DSCHRGE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Prohibits a person from discriminating or taking retaliatory action against an employee because the employee in good faith files a claim or complaint, initiates an inquiry, investigation, inspection, proceeding, or other action or testifies or provides information to any person with respect to the Workers' Compensation Act or Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Permits an aggrieved employee to seek civil action. Provides that the court may award the employee injunctive relief, reinstatement of position or benefits, compensation for lost wages and benefits, or punitive damages. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status