# 19 Del. C. § 715: §  715. Judicial remedies; civil penalties > Delaware · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S715 ## Section - **Citation:** 19 Del. C. § 715 - **Heading:** §  715. Judicial remedies; civil penalties - **Jurisdiction:** Delaware - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter II / Section 715 ## Text (a) Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings brought by the charging party under § 714 of this title. Superior Court may excuse a charging party who has complied with the compulsory conciliation provisions of this chapter from the compulsory arbitration provisions of Superior Court rules. (b) Superior Court may order any of the following: (1) That the respondent cease and desist or modify its existing employment policies. (2) That the respondent hire, reinstate, or promote the charging party. (3) The payment of any of the following: a. Compensatory damages. b. Punitive damages. c. Special damages, including back pay and interest on back pay. d. Front pay. (4) Equitable relief provided under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5. (5) The costs of litigation and reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party. (c) An award of compensatory or punitive damages, or both, under paragraph (b)(3)a. or b. of this section, may not exceed the following: (1) For a respondent with 4 through 14 employees, $50,000. (2) For a respondent with 15 through 100 employees, $75,000. (3) For a respondent with 101 through 200 employees, $175,000. (4) For a respondent with 201 through 500 employees, $300,000. (5) For a respondent with more than 500 employees, $500,000. (d) In any action brought by the Department for violation of the retaliation provision of § 711(g) of this title, the Court shall fine the employer not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 for each violation, in addition to any liability for damages under this section. ## Nearby sections - [19 Del. C. § 710 §  710. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S710.md) - [19 Del. C. § 711 §  711. Unlawful employment practices; employer practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S711.md) - [19 Del. C. § 711A §  711A. Unlawful employment practices; sexual harassment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S711A.md) - [19 Del. C. § 712 §  712. Enforcement provisions; powers of the Department; administrative process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S712.md) - [19 Del. C. § 713 §  713. Civil action by the Attorney General; complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S713.md) - [19 Del. C. § 714 §  714. Civil action by the charging party; Delaware Right to Sue Notice; election of remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S714.md) - [19 Del. C. § 715 §  715. Judicial remedies; civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S715.md) - [19 Del. C. § 716 §  716. Posting of notices; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S716.md) - [19 Del. C. § 717 §  717. Veterans’ special rights or preference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S717.md) - [19 Del. C. § 718 §  718. Short title, effective date, savings clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S718.md) - [19 Del. C. § 719 §  719. Criminal jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S719.md) - [19 Del. C. § 719A §  719A. Volunteer firefighters, ambulance personnel and ladies auxiliary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S719A.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T19_C7_SII_S715. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.