; or (ii) subsection (b) or (c) of section 6 shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount per violation that is not less than $1,100 and not more than $5,000. (B) Willfully and repeatedly For purposes of subparagraph (A): (i) Repeatedly The term repeatedly , with respect to a violation, means 2 or more such violations. (ii) Willfully The term willfully , with respect to a violation, means such a violation for which, based on all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the violation, an employer— (I) knew that its conduct was prohibited by, as applicable, section 4 or 5 or subsection (b) or (c) of section 6; or (II) showed reckless disregard for the requirements of, as applicable, section 4 or 5 or subsection (b) or (c) of section 6. (4) Civil action The Secretary may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of aggrieved employees to— (A) restrain violations of this Act; (B) award such equitable relief as may be appropriate, including employment, reinstatement, and promotion