The Civil Rights Act of 1991 permits the court to award ________ to mistreated employees.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991 authorizes the court to award compensatory and punitive damages to employees who have been mistreated. Compensatory damages are intended to compensate employees for the harm they have suffered, such as lost wages or emotional distress. Punitive damages are designed to punish the employer and deter future discrimination. Therefore, both options A and B are correct. Options C is not relevant as the Act does not provide for prison sentences.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 Permits the Court to Award