Estimate potential recovery based on lost wages and compensatory damages.
15 – 100 employees
101 – 200 employees
201 – 500 employees
More than 500 employees
Total Wage Loss (Back + Front Pay):$0.00
Benefits & Perks:$0.00
Capped Compensatory Damages:$0.00
Gross Estimated Settlement:$0.00
Attorney Fees Deduction:-$0.00
Net Amount to You:$0.00
*Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Federal and state caps on damages vary significantly. Consult with a qualified employment attorney for a formal case evaluation.
When an employee faces adverse action due to a disability or a request for reasonable accommodation, they may be entitled to financial compensation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or equivalent state laws. This calculator helps break down the primary components of a legal settlement.
Key Components of a Settlement
Back Pay: This covers the wages and benefits you lost from the date of the discriminatory act (like a termination) up until the date of the settlement or court judgment.
Front Pay: If reinstatement to your previous position is not feasible, front pay compensates you for the estimated time it will take to find a comparable job in the future.
Compensatory Damages: These are meant to cover "intangible" losses, such as emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and mental anguish.
Punitive Damages: In cases where an employer acted with malice or reckless indifference, additional damages may be awarded to punish the employer.
Damage Caps and Employer Size
It is important to note that the ADA imposes strict limits (caps) on the combined total of compensatory and punitive damages based on the number of employees the company has. These caps do not apply to back pay or front pay.
Company Size
Maximum Combined Damages
15–100 employees
$50,000
101–200 employees
$100,000
201–500 employees
$200,000
501+ employees
$300,000
Calculation Example
Suppose an employee earning $4,000/month was fired and remained unemployed for 10 months. They have a 10-month back pay claim ($40,000). If they work for a large company (500+ staff) and suffered severe emotional distress valued at $150,000, their gross estimate (excluding legal fees) would be $190,000, provided the distress claim falls within the federal cap.