Permits awarding of reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and exemplary damages in court actions for unlawful discriminatory practices pursuant to the human rights law
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2017
Last action Jan 3, 2018
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 3, 2018
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Jan 10, 2017
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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