Perspective
Aug. 26, 2013
Decision gives a little leverage to employers
The Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits harassment and discrimination in the employment arena, historically has limited awards of attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiff only. By Cameron Stewart and Rina Spiewak
As most California employers know, the Golden State is often a difficult place to do business. California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which prohibits harassment and discrimination in the employment arena, historically has limited awards of attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs only, as it has a one way fee-shifting provision that benefits employees. Under a plain reading of the statute, however, the...
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