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Archive for September, 2008

ADA Amendments Act Expands Definition, Interpretation of Disability

September 25, 2008 at 3:08 pm by: HR Hero Alerts

President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) into law on Sept. 25. It will expand interpretation of the American with Disabilities Act’s coverage, reversing a trend toward narrow construction that began with a string of U.S. Supreme Court decisions starting in 1999. The amendments become effective January 1, 2009.

Controversial LAWA Upheld by Ninth Circuit

September 22, 2008 at 3:13 pm by: HR Hero Alerts

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the controversial Legal Arizona Workers Act (LAWA). Under the LAWA, which took effect January 1, 2008, a business found guilty of “knowingly” or “intentionally” hiring undocumented workers faces suspension or revocation of its business license and is placed on probationary status for a period of time. [...]