Most federal employees are covered by Title II of FMLA and are subject to regulations issued by the Office of Personnel Management. It is given at the courts discretion. Back pay consists of wages, salary and fringe benefits employee would have earned during the period of discrimination. In a case in which wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation have not been denied or lost to the employee, any actual monetary losses sustained by the employee as a direct result of the violation, such as the cost of providing care, up to a sum equal to 12 weeks of wages or salary for the employee. Attorney s Fees may be awarded to the prevailing party.
Injunctive relief is offered when there is an intentional discriminatory employment practice.
For instance, an employee can be reinstated and an employer can be ordered to prevent further discrimination. The use of this site, and the terms and conditions for our providing information, is governed by our Terms of Use , including the disclaimers contained therein. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and that you accept and will be bound by the terms thereof. This site is designed for lawyers concentrating in employment law and human resource professionals who specialize in employee relations. None of the information contained on this site is, or should be construed as, legal advice.