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Last revision:  April 10, 1992
 
 §1614.409   Civil action:  Equal Pay Act.                              
  
     A complainant is authorized under section 16(b) of the Fair Labor 
 Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 216(b)) to file a civil action in a court of 
 competent jurisdiction within two years or, if the violation is       
 willful, three years of the date of the alleged violation of the Equal
 Pay Act regardless of whether he or she pursued any administrative    
 complaint processing.  Recovery of back wages is limited to two years 
 prior to the date of filing suit, or to three years if the violation  
 is deemed willful;  liquidated damages in an equal amount may also be 
 awarded.  The filing of a complaint or appeal under this part shall   
 not toll the time for filing a civil action.