You’ve seen a lot on this blog about how the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) may have a significant impact on how employment discrimination cases proceed. We haven’t had many cases yet to judge that on because the Act was not retroactive, but a case recently decided in Connecticut District Court gives us some insight into… Continue Reading
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New Postings Required for Employers Effective November 21, 2009
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and RegulationsKeeping track of workplace posters is assuredly one of the most mundane aspects for a human resources department but for the next few weeks, perhaps it’ll get a little more exciting. For the first time in a while, employers that are covered by federal anti-discrimination laws (typically 15 or more employees) will need to update… Continue Reading
ADA Amendments and Proposed Regulations Webinar Materials Now Available Online
Posted in Laws and RegulationsThanks to all the people who joined us for our webinar on the ADA Amendments Act and the proposed implementing regulations. Our attendance continues to exceed our expectations and we’ll continue with this monthly series every second Wednesday of the month (though note that we’ll be moving the date of the November one in honor… Continue Reading
Reminder: Free Webinar on What Employers Need to Know about ADA Proposed Regulations and ADA Amendments Act
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Laws and RegulationsThere’s about 24 hours to go to sign up for the next free monthly webinar. It’s set for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th at noon. You can register for it here. A few weeks ago, the EEOC released new proposed regulations interpreting the ADA Amendments Act. These proposed regulations and the Act have raised questions for employers… Continue Reading
ADA Amendments Act and ADAAA Proposed Regulations – What Employers Need to Know
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Laws and RegulationsWith the EEOC’s release of new proposed regulations interpreting the ADA Amendments Act, many employers have even more questions about this new law. What disabilities are covered? How should we deal with requests for accommodations? We’ll attempt to answer as many of these frequently asked questions as we can at our monthly webinar set for October… Continue Reading
New Proposed ADA Regulations Finally Available for Download
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Discrimination & Harassment, Laws and RegulationsNearly a week after voting to approve proposed regulations implementing the ADA Amendments Act, the actual text of the proposed regulations is finally trickling out on the internet. You can download a copy here. (Thanks to HRHero for posting them.) At 93 pages long, there’s a lot to digest. I’ll have a more thorough post… Continue Reading
Out With the Old – Stories From 2008 That Might Have Been Overlooked
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceOver the holiday break, I took a look at various stories that I had "starred" in Google Reader for later reading and followup in the blog. (You ARE using a RSS Feed Reader to subscribe to this blog, right?) The list is long. But part of starting a new year for me is doing a bit of… Continue Reading
BREAKING NEWS: President Signs ADA Amendments Act of 2008; Act Becomes Effective January 1, 2009
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Legislative DevelopmentsAs expected, President Bush a little earlier today signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 into law. The Act becomes effective January 1, 2009. The Associated Press has the early details and noted that the bill was signed without public comment or fanfare: With his father looking on, President Bush on Thursday signed legislation expanding the protections afforded… Continue Reading
What Employers Need to Know About the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and RegulationsPresident Bush’s signature is expected any day now on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (click for my prior posts here), which represent some of the most important changes to federal employment laws in over a decade. For employers in Connecticut, there is going to need to be some synthesis with Connecticut’s anti-discrimination laws so employers should… Continue Reading
BREAKING NEWS: House Passes ADA Amendments Act; Bill Goes To President for Signature
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsThis afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives approved by voice vote, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (S.3406), with the amendments made by the U.S. Senate last week. I’ve recapped the details before in prior posts. Reuters has the details of today’s House action in. Numerous groups and politicians released press releases this afternoon praising the… Continue Reading
ABA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT CONF.: Senate Passes ADA Amendments Act and EEOC Attorney Comments
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Discrimination & Harassment, Legislative DevelopmentsLate last week, the Senate finally passed the compromise version of the ADA Amendments Act, (S.3406, which is available here) which I’ve covered before. The bill needs to be reconciled with the House version, but final passage and approval by President Bush is now expected this month. Other blogs have very adeptly recapped the significant changes… Continue Reading
Congressional Updates: ADA Amendments Act, Paycheck Fairness Act, E-Verify Extension
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsIn the waning hours late last week before Congress took its summer vacation, Congress was busy debating (or in some cases, not debating) some key employment bills. These all still require approval from the one side of Congress or the other, but these bills are getting closer to becoming law. (For a refresher on how a bill becomes a… Continue Reading
Amendments to ADA Now Likely This Year; Bill Passes House and Goes On to U.S. Senate
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Legislative DevelopmentsNearly eight months ago, I asked the question: Will the Americans with Disabilities Act Be Amended? At that point, I indicated that an ADA Restoration Act Bill of 2007 was not yet a "hot topic" but as election season heated up, we could see some action on some proposed amendments. There have been some followup posts both in… Continue Reading
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