The state Assembly passed a bill Wednesday preventing those who sue employers for workplace discrimination from seeking damages in Wisconsin court.
Current state law allows judges to order employers sued for workplace discrimination to pay plaintiffs up to $300,000 in damages, depending on the business size.
Although the bill prevents judges from awarding punitive or compensatory damages, the state Department of Workforce Development can still award plaintiffs certain monetary compensation, including attorney fees if they file a lawsuit.
Compensatory damages reimburse plaintiffs for money lost, while punitive damages fine employers for discrimination.
The bill, which now goes to the governor, passed the Assembly along party lines, with Republicans in favor.
