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Americans With Disabilities Act: Supreme Court Says Disabilities Must Substantially Limit Activities Of Central Importance To Daily Life; Practical Impact In California

By Jennifer Carsen Feb 1, 2002 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

In the first of three cases the U.S. Supreme Court is considering this term that involve the Americans with Disabilities Act, the high court has issued a ruling that will make it harder for workers to prove they are entitled to reasonable accommodation under federal disabilities law. However, as we’ll explain, the new decision, which […]

Settling Wage And Hour Disputes: New Case Suggests Important New Provision To Add To Your Agreements

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 1, 1998 Uncategorized

Updated: Sep 1, 1998

Employers frequently insert confidentiality provisions into termination and settlement agreements to prevent others from learning the details of the arrangement or other sensitive information about the company. And once an employee signs such an agreement, you may think that’s the last you’ll hear of it. But a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision shows that nothing […]