The ________ allows an individual filing a complaint to have a jury decide whether he or she may recover punitive damages (in addition to lost wages and benefits)for emotional injuries caused by discrimination.
A)Civil Rights Act of 1871
B)Age Discrimination in Employment Act
C)Americans with Disabilities Act
D)Civil Rights Act of 1991
E)Civil Rights Act of 1964

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991 allows an individual filing a complaint to have a jury decide whether he or she may recover punitive damages (in addition to lost wages and benefits) for emotional injuries caused by discrimination. It also strengthens the rights of employees to sue for intentional discrimination and expands the protections afforded to employees under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The ________ Allows an Individual Filing a Complaint to Have