Employment discrimination claims – What’s in it for the claimant

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Abstract: With the economy in a recession and unemployment on the rise, the number of employment discrimination claims is likely to continue to increase. This article discusses the general remedies available to successful claimants regardless of whether the discrimination was caused by intentional acts. It also talks about the variables involved in determining compensatory and punitive damages, including evidence of actual harm to the claimant and malice on the part of the employer.