Permits awarding of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs and exemplary damages in court actions for unlawful discriminatory practices pursuant to the human rights law; provides incentive to the employer not to discriminate against the employee knowing there will be financial repercussions for their actions.
Same As
Permits awarding of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in court actions for unlawful discriminatory practices pursuant to the human rights law.
Clarifies that punitive damages may not be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their employment in any action.
Clarifies that punitive damages may not be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their employment in any action.