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Discrimination in the Workplace
In the absence of EEOC regulations governing the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), which took effect January 1, two Department of Labor organizations have provided compliance guidance and practice tips for employers.
Employment Wage and Hour Law
The House passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (H.R. 11) and the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 12), two bills that will make it easier for employees to sue for wage discrimination.
Immigration
The Federal Government has agreed to delay the effective date of the E-Verify federal contractor regulation – which was announced in November – until February 20, 2009.