by Girish Anand | Feb 20, 2013 | ADA, EEOC
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...
by Girish Anand | Feb 16, 2013 | DOL, WHD
California this month became the 12th state to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Labor (DOL) to fight the widespread employer practice of misclassifying workers as independent contractors. "This memorandum of understanding...
by Girish Anand | Feb 13, 2013 | EEOC
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it is inviting public input into a Quality Control Plan (QCP) under development as part of its Strategic Plan. In February 2012, the EEOC approved a Strategic Plan for fiscal years...
by Girish Anand | Feb 12, 2013 | 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...
by Girish Anand | Feb 7, 2013 | DOL, FMLA
The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule to implement changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regarding leave for caregivers for families of servicemembers and for flight crews. The rule reads: This Final Rule amends certain regulations of...