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HAMDT 93 (102nd)

Amendment in the nature of a substitute provides a cap on punitive damages in cases of intentional discrimination of $150,000, or the amount of compensatory damages, whichever is greater; provides that victims of unintentional discrimination will receive equitable relief; restores the definition of "business necessity" in defending employment practices to that of the 1971 Griggs decision; places the burden of proof in defending employment practices on the employer; prohibits the use of quotas by employers as an unlawful employment practice; and prohibits the practice of adjusting test scores based on race, sex, religion, or national origin ("race norming").