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Employment Claim in Minnesota

Under Minnesota law, the maximum compensatory damages cap for an employment discrimination claim under the Minnesota Human Rights Act is $25,000. This cap is set by Minn. Stat. § 363A.08, which governs the remedies available to a prevailing plaintiff. The statute applies to claims based on protected characteristics like race, sex, or disability. It limits the total amount a court may award for actual damages, including emotional distress, in a single proceeding. The figure is not adjusted for inflation or tied to the employer’s size; it is a fixed statutory ceiling. Additional remedies, such as injunctive relief or attorney’s fees, may be available separately. The worked example below illustrates how the cap applies in a typical case. Use the calculator to estimate your own potential award.

Governing authority

In Minnesota, the employment claim rule is set by Minn. Stat. § 363A.08. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 363A.08 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/363A.08).

Minnesota employment claim: the verified value is $25,000 under Minn. Stat. § 363A.08. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 363A.08 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/363A.08).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the employment claim calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.