(a)  Parties.⁠—In an action under section 1346(g) of this title, the defendant shall be the employing office alleged to have committed the violation involved.

(b)  Jury Trial.⁠—In an action described in subsection (a), any party may demand a jury trial where a jury trial would be available in an action against a private defendant under the relevant law made applicable by chapter 5 of title 3. In any case in which a violation of section 411 of title 3 is alleged, the court shall not inform the jury of the maximum amount of compensatory damages available under section 411(b)(1) or 411(b)(3) of title 3.