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This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 41-1481 to allow courts to award compensatory and punitive damages in cases of unlawful employment practices, in addition to other remedies like reinstatement or back pay. These damages are intended to compensate for losses such as future financial harm, emotional pain, and suffering, and are capped based on the number of employees the respondent (the employer or entity accused of the unlawful practice) has. Specifically, the caps are $50,000 for employers with 100 or fewer employees, $100,000 for those with 101-200 employees, $200,000 for those with 201-500 employees, and $300,000 for those with over 500 employees, with these employee counts determined over a specific period. The bill also makes minor language changes to clarify the timing of certain deadlines and the process for bringing civil actions after a charge is filed with the division, which refers to the Arizona Civil Rights Division.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84862