Scheme: 
LABROALJ0001
Case Type Number: 
2
Statute (Common Name): 
Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA)
Program Area: 
EAJA
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
5 U.S.C. § 504
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
29 CFR § 16.304
Filed By: 
Private Party/Individual
Brief Description of Case Type: 
Applications for award of attorney fees and other expenses allowable to prevailing parties in litigation under the Act. The adjudicative officer in the underlying adversary proceeding (whether an ALJ or other hearing officer) may conduct a hearing if necessary to resolve the issues on the EAJA claim.
Relief Available in Actions Filed By Private Parties: 
Attorney Fees/Costs
Verified by Agency: 
Verified