EEOC Rescinds Financial Incentive Rules for Wellness Programs in 2019
The new year brings a major change that affects employer wellness programs – the EEOC is rescinding regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) relating to
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Federal Court: Current Drug Use Not Protected Under Disabilities Act
A recent federal court decision is a good reminder that applicants or employees who currently use illegal drugs or marijuana or abuse alcohol are not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Fair
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Governor Signs Job Creator Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that incentivizes disability access and education was signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. yesterday. SB 269 (Roth; D-Riverside), which won unanimous bipartisan approval as it
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CalChamber-Supported Job Creator Bill Passes Assembly Policy Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that seeks to limit frivolous litigation and claims regarding construction-related accessibility violations unanimously passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee yesterday. SB 269 (Roth; D-Riverside) provides businesses that
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