H.R. 3393 would 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.
Detailed Summary
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.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/16/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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