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
Keeping 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
Thanks 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
There’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
With 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
Nearly 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
Over 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
As expected, President Bush a little earlier today signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 into law. The Act becomes effective January 1, 200
9. 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
President 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
This 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