Tag Archives: Americans with Disabilities Act

Proposed OFCCP Rule Would Require That 7% of Federal Contractors’ Workforce Consist of Individuals with Disabilities

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Royal LLP

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) is considering a rule that would require certain federal contractors to ensure that at least 7% of their workforce is composed of individuals with disabilities. This is a significant proposal, as the … Continue reading →

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EEOC Revises its "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" Poster

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Royal LLP

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has just issued a revised poster that reflects both the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (“GINA”), which takes effect on November 21, 2009. The … Continue reading →

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EEOC issues proposed ADAAA regulations

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Royal LLP

Last year Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).  The ADAAA was passed in response to Supreme Court decisions that congress felt interpreted the definition of “handicapped individual” or “disabled individual” too narrowly.  It also sought … Continue reading →

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H1N1: Is Your Business Ready?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Royal LLP

No doubt you’ve heard the concerns that the H1N1 virus will run rampant during the up-coming flu season and the vaccine manufactured to protect against the virus may not be available to the general public until the flu season is … Continue reading →

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