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I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />i <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />,I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />i <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />Mr. Lloyd G. Schnelle <br />Ramsey, I~ <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />If no procedure exist~'~ or if the procedure is ineffective, employees are <br />authorized to file charges with either the Department of Human Rights or <br />in State District Court. <br /> <br />Should an employer be found liable for a violation of the Act, the damages <br />could be large. The Act provides for compensatory damages including those <br />for mental anguish or suffering. Punitive damages are also allowed, but <br />are limited to $6,000. Punitive damages may only be assessed against a <br />political subdivision in its capacity as a corporate entity (M.S. 363.071 <br />subd. 2 copy enclosed). <br /> <br />! hope this information is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, <br />please call. <br /> <br />In keeping with League policy, I am sending a copy of this letter to your <br />city attorney since it deals with subjects involving legal consideration. <br /> <br />Very truly yours, <br /> <br />Elliot Knetsch <br />Research Assistant <br /> <br />EK:mk <br /> <br />Enclosure <br /> <br />cc. William Goodrich, City Attorney <br /> <br /> <br />