Back Pay: Back pay is lost earnings resulting from the discrimination from the date of the discriminatory act to the date of a judgment. Front Pay: Front Pay is lost future earnings resulting from the discrimination. Lost Benefits: Lost benefits may include health care coverage, dental insurance, pension or 401k plans, stock options, and profit sharing. Emotional Distress Damages: Emotional distress damages, which are also called pain and suffering, are mental or emotional injuries as a result of the discrimination. Punitive Damages: Punitive damages are intended to punish the employer for particularly egregious conduct. Attorneys' Fees: In addition to the damages you can recover for your injuries, you can also win an award of attorneys fees, expert witness fees, and court costs.