May 2011

The final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (“ADAAA”) are effective today, May 24, 2011.  As you probably know, the new regulations highlight the ADAAA’s broader definition of disability.  This means more individuals will be considered disabled, thus qualifying for protection under the ADA.  The focus now will likely be on the

The Department of Labor announced yesterday in a press release that it has launched its first application for smartphones — a timesheet app to “help employees independently track the hours they work and determine the wages they are owed.”  Yes, that’s right.  The DOL created an iPhone app that allows employees to track their hours