News
- Sept. 23, 2009 -
- Commission Approves Proposed ADA Regulations For Public Comment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) revising its regulations to provide that an individual seeking protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) establish that he or she has a disability consistent with the original, expansive intent of Congress when it enacted the ADA in 1990. The NPRM, approved by 2-1 vote, carries a 60-day period for public comment.
- Sept. 16, 2009 -
- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) revising the ADA employment provision of the ADA. The NPRM is open for public comment for 60 days following its publication in the Federal Register on September 23, 2009. The EEOC is requesting public comment on how best to regulate the newly passed ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. The EEOC encourages the public to offer its views and suggestions. The Commission has also issued a question and answer guide on the NPRM.
- June 17th, 2009 -
- National ADA Anniversary Tool Kit is now available
The DBTAC's National ADA Anniversary Tool Kit is now available online at http://adaanniversary.org/index.html. We are very excited about this year's Tool Kit and hope that it can be a foundation for the 19th ADA Anniversary. - June 12, 2009 -
- California State high court upholds disability damages
The state Supreme Court took a broad view of California's disability law Thursday, saying businesses that don't accommodate impaired customers are subject to damages of at least $4,000 per violation even if they don't intend to discriminate. - June 10th, 2009 -
- California’s comprehensive civil rights law, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) celebrates 50th Anniversary
California's comprehensive civil rights law, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) celebrates its 50th Anniversary throughout 2009. California's FEHA is celebrated for transforming California into the Nation's leader in state civil rights. - January 1st, 2009 -
- The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Now Law
On January 1, 2009 the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA) went into effect. The ADAAA was supported by more than 220 national organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Society of Employers, disability organizations, veterans' groups, church organizations, and the National Association of Manufacturers. The bill passed the House on a vote of 402 to 17, and unanimously passed the Senate. On September 25, 2008, President George W. Bush signed the ADAAA into law.
