U.S. Congress - H.R.3393 Reservist Access to Justice Act of 2007
H.R.3393 - Reservist Access to Justice Act of 2007
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans' reemployment rights under chapter 43 of such title, to exempt claims brought under that chapter from arbitration under chapter 1 of title 9 of such Code, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans' reemployment rights under chapter 43 of such title, to exempt claims brought under that chapter from arbitration under chapter 1 of title 9 of such Code, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Reservist Access to Justice Act of 2007 as introduced.
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Official Summary
8/3/2007--Introduced.Reservist Access to Justice Act of 2007 - Allows a court, if it determines that a federal, state, or private employer's failure to comply with a veteran's reemployment rights was willful, to require the employer to pay the individual the greater of any loss oOfficial Summary
8/3/2007--Introduced.Reservist Access to Justice Act of 2007 - Allows a court, if it determines that a federal, state, or private employer's failure to comply with a veteran's reemployment rights was willful, to require the employer to pay the individual the greater of any loss of wages or benefits, or $20,000. Requires (current law authorizes) a court to exercise injunctive relief to fully vindicate such rights. Authorizes a court to require a state or private employer to pay punitive damages for violations found to be with malice or reckless indifference to the individual's federally-protected reemployment rights. Makes federal arbitration procedures inapplicable to claims for veterans' employment and reemployment rights and benefits.
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veterans house legislation as of 30 july 08
hr3393: reservist access to justice act of 2007. a bill to amend title 38, united states code, to improve veteransâ reemployment rights under chapter 43 of such title, to exempt claims brought under that chapter from arbitration under ...
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