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Under FMLA, Front Pay is Equitable Remedy to be calculated by the Court and Not the Jury

Posted by Bo Links - April 23, 2010


Under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (29 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2654) an employee is entitled to sue for damages if an employer violates the statute. Remedies include an award of back pay, as well as an award of future damages (called “front pay”) if the evidence warrants. In a case of first impression, the Ninth Circuit has ruled that while a jury can make the calculation of back pay, an award


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