Code · BILL · 113th Congress · S. 815 (Introduced in Senate) — To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. · Sec. 12

Sec. 12. Attorneys’ fees

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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, in an action or administrative proceeding for a violation of this Act, an entity described in section 10(a) (other than paragraph

(4)of such section), in the discretion of the entity, may allow the prevailing party, other than the Commission or the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee (including expert fees) as part of the costs. The Commission and the United States shall be liable for the costs to the same extent as a private person.