Section 20 Right to Jury Trial

• Library: Emp-Emp Law 2000

In Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers Local No. 391 v. Terry, 494 U.S. 558 (1990), the Supreme Court held that, in a fair representation action seeking compensatory damages in the nature of back pay, there is a constitutional right under the Seventh Amendment to a jury trial. It still remains to be seen whether, in a suit seeking purely equitable relief, there would be...