If your employer takes adverse action against you in contravention of a general protections, they may be found to have breached a civil remedy provision, which may make them liable to pay a penalty.
You may seek compensation for any loss and damage you have suffered, including humiliation, pain and suffering and/or that any penalty payable by your employer be paid to you.
The Federal Court or the Federal Circuit Court of Australia may make any order the court considers appropriate (sections 539, 545 and 546)
You cannot claim costs incurred by you in taking FWC action (section 611)
The FWC can also order costs under (sections 376, 400a, 401 and 780).
This subsection is a civil remedy provision (see Part 4-1).
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