# 19 Del. C. § 718: § Â 718. Short title, effective date, savings clause

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## Section

- **Citation:** 19 Del. C. § 718
- **Heading:** § Â 718. Short title, effective date, savings clause
- **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 718

## Text

(a) This subchapter may be cited as the “Discrimination in Employment Act.”

(b) This subchapter shall become effective September 10, 2004.

(c) This subchapter does not affect any cause of action or the remedy provided therefor if such cause of action accrued and suit was instituted thereon prior to September 10, 2004.

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