HR 4297 · 96th Congress · Labor and Employment

A bill to amend section 1875 of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the appointment and compensation of counsel for a juror claiming a violation by his employer of rights guaranteed by such section.

Introduced 1979-06-04· Sponsored by Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-06-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the protection of jurors' employment provisions to permit the court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing employee who brings an action by retained counsel. Authorizes the court to: (1) assess against a defendant employer any attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the court on behalf of a prevailing employee; and (2) award attorneys' fees to a prevailing employer only if the court determines the action is frivolous, vexatious, or brought in bad faith.…

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