On page 6, beginning on line 35 of the amendment, after "relief." strike all material through "complaint." on line 38 and insert "The employee may only bring a civil action if the employee: (a) Has terminated any administrative action of the director under section 7 of this act; (b) has not recovered under an administrative action of the director under section 7 of this act; and (c) files the civil action within three years of the date of the alleged violation of this chapter. If an employee has filed a civil action, the employee may not pursue an administrative action of the director under section 7 of this act."

EFFECT: Provides that an employee may only bring a civil action if the employee has terminated any administrative action and not recovered under an administrative action and the action is filed within 3 years of the violation. Prohibits an employee from pursuing an administrative action after filing a civil action.