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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR)

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FCC Adopts New Accessibility Requirements for Video Conferencing Services

On September 26, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") adopted a Report and Order (the "Second R&O") setting forth new rules to make interoperable video conferencing services ("IVCS") more accessible to people...more

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EEOC Issues Final Regulation on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Aids Implementation of Civil Rights Law Expanding Protections and Accommodations for Pregnant Workers - WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a final rule to implement the...more

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Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Article III Standing of Testers to Bring ADA Website Accessibility Class Actions

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Earlier this week, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer, a case that we have summarized in prior blog posts. Just months ago, there was doubt whether the Supreme Court would hear the case at...more

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EEOC Proposes PWFA Regulations

With the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) now in effect, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish regulations for the law....more

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The EEOC Issues a Proposed Rule Regarding the Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act

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On August 11, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ("PWFA").  PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023,...more

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California Proposes Website Accessibility Law with Significant Compliance Obligations and Liability Risks Nationwide

On June 12, 2023, the California Assembly's Judiciary Committee replaced the full contents of AB 1757 (a bill originally addressing court consolidation) with new legislative language featuring heightened standards for...more

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EEOC Issues Proposed Rule to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The NPRM was posted by the Federal Register for...more

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule Under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

On August 4, 2022, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM or proposed rule) to reinterpret section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits...more

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EEOC’s New Stand on Wellness Programs

On January 7, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission unveiled two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking regarding what employers can do to encourage workers to participate in corporate wellness programs without violating...more

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EEOC Provides Proposed Wellness Rules for Review

NPRMs Will be Published in the Federal Register for Public Comment - WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) today forwarded to the Federal Register its Notices of Proposed Rulemakings...more

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DOT Service Animal Final Rule: No More Service Snakes on Planes Taking Care of HR Business

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Those dreaming of taking to the skies next year with scaled, feathered, or furry friends may want to take a look at the recent DOT Service Animal Final Rule before making travel plans. In an employment setting, there is no...more

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EEOC Requests Public Comment on Changes to Conciliation Process

Public Will Have 30 Days to Comment on Commission’s NPRM - WASHINGTON –The Federal Register today published the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on conciliation. ...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: June 2020 #3

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Healthcare Law Update: December 2018

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Regulation - OIG Issues Advisory Opinion Addressing Eligible Managed Care Organizations' Safe Harbor - On Oct. 11, 2018, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...more

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