ADAAA Settlements on the Rise

Since the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) in 2008, there has been a dramatic increase in disability claims and settlements based on the ADAAA's expanded definition of disability. According to an analysis of Equal Employment...

Whistleblower Protection for Seamen Extended to OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published interim final rules that establish procedures governing whistleblower complaints filed under the Seaman’s Protection Act. The act protects seamen from retaliation for engaging in protected...