Perspective
Apr. 7, 2010
No Threat to FEHA Fees
Contrary to what many employers' counsel predict, Chavez v. City of Los Angeles is likely to have a limited impact on attorney fee awards, writes Lisa Jaskol of Public Counsel.
By Lisa Jaskol
Despite predictions by some employers' counsel that the California Supreme Court's decision in Chavez v. City of Los Angeles (S162313, Jan. 14, 2010) will sharply limit attorney fee awards to prevailing plaintiffs in employment discrimination cases, the decision is far less sweeping than counsel might hope. Indeed, Chavez preserves the essence of California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and its attorney fee provision. Firs...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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