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Expanded Compensation and Jury Trials for Workplace Discrimination Victims.

This law significantly expands the financial remedies available to individuals facing workplace discrimination, especially age discrimination. Victims can now seek full compensatory damages for emotional distress, suffering, and non-pecuniary losses, removing previous limitations. It also explicitly grants the right to demand a jury trial in these discrimination cases, giving citizens more control over the judicial process.
Key points
Victims of workplace discrimination (including age discrimination) can now seek compensation for emotional pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
The bill removes caps on compensatory damages in discrimination cases, potentially increasing financial recovery for affected citizens.
It establishes a clear right for any party to demand a jury trial in these specific discrimination lawsuits.
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Print number: 118_HR_8298
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2024-05-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equal Remedies Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8298.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Victims of workplace discrimination (including age discrimination) can now seek compensation for emotional pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
  • The bill removes caps on compensatory damages in discrimination cases, potentially increasing financial recovery for affected citizens.
  • It establishes a clear right for any party to demand a jury trial in these specific discrimination lawsuits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Labor Courts and Law