Plaintiff seeks to recover damages from her employer for employment discrimination and sexual harassment. Plaintiff states in her complaint that the acts of the defendant are so outrageous that punitive damages are due up to and including attorney fees.
Penalties For Violating Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 In Sacramento
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Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results, or if such acts include ...
The employee must first present evidence that he is a member of a protected class, he was qualified for the position he held, he suffered an adverse employment action such as being fired, and that he was replaced with another worker who is not a member of that protected class.
In employment cases, you must submit an intake form to CRD within three years of the date you were last harmed. In most other cases, you must do this within one year of the date you were last harmed. You do not have to use the CRD investigation process. You can instead file your own lawsuit.
The chances of winning your discrimination case can vary dramatically depending on the particular circumstances you face. When a lot of evidence has accumulated against your employer, such as emails and history of discriminatory remarks in front of multiple witnesses, your chances of winning a lawsuit are higher.
Sending emails with racist jokes to coworkers. Insisting that all employees always speak English, even if it has nothing to do with their job tasks. Indian clients refusing to work with an Indian employee because that employee is too dark. Firing an employee because he reported discrimination to the EEOC.
The EEOC has the authority to issue cease and desist orders, which require violating businesses to cease their discriminatory practices and begin corrective action immediately. If an employer is found to violate Title VII, they may lose their ability to receive government contracts and funds.
Limits On Compensatory & Punitive Damages For employers with 15-100 employees, the limit is $50,000. For employers with 101-200 employees, the limit is $100,000. For employers with 201-500 employees, the limit is $200,000. For employers with more than 500 employees, the limit is $300,000.