10-2-214. Enforcement procedure. In case any private employer refuses to reemploy any person entitled to reemployment under the provisions of 10-2-211 through 10-2-214, the district court of the judicial district in which such private employer maintains his place of business has power, upon the filing of a motion, petition, or other appropriate pleading by the person entitled to such benefits, to specifically require such employer to comply with 10-2-211 through 10-2-214, and, as an incident thereto, to compensate such person for any loss of wages or benefits suffered by such employer's unlawful action. Upon application to the county attorney of the county in which such private employer maintains a place of business by any person claiming to be entitled to redress under 10-2-211 through 10-2-214, the county attorney shall appear and act as attorney for such person in the amicable settlement of the claim or in the filing of any motion, petition, or other appropriate pleading to specifically require such employer to comply with such provisions. No fees or court costs may be taxed against the person applying for such benefits.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 150, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 49, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 77-604.