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Am I entitled to punitive damages under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) in California?

April 26, 2017ACT California Damages employment entitled fair FEHA HOUSING punitive

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Am I entitled to punitive damages under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) in California?

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Yes, you are entitled to punitive damages under the FEHA the employer is liable for punitive damages if the employer: • Employed the harassing individual with knowledge of his or her unfitness for the position and in conscious disregard of the rights or safety of others; or • Authorized or ratified the wrongful conduct;