Legal Opinion
Traxler v. Multnomah County
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided February 26, 2010No. 08-35641PublishedCited by 88 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McKEOWN, Circuit Judge:
This case presents two issues concerning damages under the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”). 29 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2654 (2006). In an issue of first impression, we consider whether the court, rather than the jury, determines the amount of the front pay award 1 and whether the district court’s calculation of that award was clearly erroneous. Second, we address whether the district court erred in denying liquidated damages without making specific findings as to the employer’s good faith conduct and reasonable belief that it was not violating the statute. We conclude…
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