Porter County needs to make ADA-compliant upgrades
Post-Tribune
It’s all part of a national move toward ADA compliance that started in 1992. In 1995, the FHA found several counties in Indiana — including Porter — had not met those standards. A list of other counties not in compliance was not immediately available.
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Reassignment of Disabled Employees
Reassignment of Disabled Employees
Workforce Management
The EEOC contended that United’s policy violates the ADA, which the EEOC argued requires an employer to reassign a disabled worker to a vacant job for which that person is qualified. A federal district court granted United’s motion to dismiss.
Pryor Cashman Launches Americans with Disabilities Act Defense Practice
Pryor Cashman Launches Americans with Disabilities Act Defense Practice
Citybizlist (press release)
In response to a local and nationwide increase in plaintiff’s attorney-led ADA lawsuits, Pryor Cashman LLP has officially launched its Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Defense practice. The attorneys in this practice, all of whom have been …
City Hall says Liu can’t block the Taxi of Tomorrow contract
City Hall says Liu can’t block the Taxi of Tomorrow contract
Capital New York
“First, the TLC is in full compliance with ADA, and will remain in compliance,” said Allan Fromberg, a spokesman for the Taxi and Limousine Commission, in an emailed statement. A spokesperson for the city’s Law Department, meanwhile, argued that Liu …
SMARTdesks Introduces Cirrus, Ergonomic Height Adjustable ADA Compliance …
SMARTdesks Introduces Cirrus, Ergonomic Height Adjustable ADA Compliance …
PR Web (press release)
Height adjustable ADA compliance desks and tables from SMARTdesks’ new Cirrus line offer motorized flexibility and wheelchair mobility in classroom and office settings alike. With ratchet, pneumatic, spring pin, and motorized lift desk and table …
The ADA and Regulatory Overreach
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American Thinker An article offered by Russ Bynum at CNSnews.com detailed the difficulties and possible monetary losses hotel owners and municipalities with public pool facilities are facing as a deadline looms for compliance with a provision of the ADA legislation. |
Richard Epstein on the Disabilities Act :: The Future of Capitalism
| Richard Epstein on the Disabilities Act :: The Future of Capitalism
Ironically, in a world without the ADA, the new premises would on average be friendlier to disabled persons than the existing structures. Unfortunately, those hidden losses are not taken into account in setting ADA compliance rules. by Editor … The Future of Capitalism :: Writings |
Need Time Off From Work?
Healthcare Global (press release)
Even so, you don’t have to be a Los Angeles employment attorney to get a grasp on the essential leave laws affecting California workers. Employees in every state can take advantage of both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and …
On the Spot: ADA rules on hotel room accessibility for disabled
| On the Spot: ADA rules on hotel room accessibility for disabled
The Justice Department’s ‘2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design’ provides specifics on what’s mandated by the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. By Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times Question: I’m a disabled traveler who makes hotel reservations … |
In time for summer, new public pool lift law goes into effect
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Attica learns pool must meet ADA rules
| Attica learns pool must meet ADA rules
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune … must be ADA accessible by the March date, but the White House issued a 60-day extension March 15 until May 15. The Department of Justice is considering a possible six-month extension for additional time for compliance, according to its website. |
Jackson sidewalk repairs delayed
| Jackson sidewalk repairs delayed
Muncie Star Press City officials said Wednesday the state had sent local governments letters re-emphasizing the need for affirmative action and ADA compliance. The board of works opened bids for sidewalk repairs along West Jackson Street between McKinley Avenue and … |
DOJ Extends ADA Compliance Date for Pools and Spas
| DOJ Extends ADA Compliance Date for Pools and Spas
RegBlog (blog) In a decision applauded yesterday by the US Small Business Administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently pushed back to May 2012 the date by which owners or operators of pools and spas must comply with new disability accesss standards. |
Tony’s Kansas City: TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS …
| Tony’s Kansas City: TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS …
By Tony TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS!!! Kansas City Compliance Coordinator For The ADA Settlement Will Be Former Council Dude Russ Johnson Assistant Meg Conger. Here’s a bit of important news in a long standing topic concerning … |
Proposal For Community Center Upgrades And Repairs Scrutinized …
| Proposal For Community Center Upgrades And Repairs Scrutinized …
ADA compliance and renovations for three facilities discussed at workshop. … The breakdown of the estimated costs showed more costly and extensive work was needed for repairs than for ADA compliance. Council member George … |
Dianne Feinstein’s Common Sense on Lawsuit Abuse
| Dianne Feinstein’s Common Sense on Lawsuit Abuse
Fox and Hounds Daily (blog) According to the Los Angeles Times, Steinberg responded that while the legislature shares her concerns, a bill passed in 2008 allows businesses to come into compliance with the ADA law and makes it tougher to sue. However, frequent Fox and Hounds Daily … |
Legal reform urged in US to fight against lawsuit abuse
| Legal reform urged in US to fight against lawsuit abuse
Shanghai Daily (subscription) LOS ANGELES, April 4 (Xinhua) — The California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse gathered here Wednesday to call for legal reform as more Americans in the lawsuit-happy culture have realized the seriousness of the problem. |
New ADA Standards Now in Effect: Is Your New York or New Jersey …
| New ADA Standards Now in Effect: Is Your New York or New Jersey …
By Victor Kinon Business attorney Newark New York and New Jersey businesses should be aware that new regulations under the Americans With Disabilities Act took effect on March 15, 2012. The 2010 Standards for Accessible Design are intended to make … |
Delaying the Compliance Date for Swimming Pool Lift Requirements …
| Delaying the Compliance Date for Swimming Pool Lift Requirements …
By Tara Gorman On March 15, 2012, the Attorney General signed a final rule extending the date for compliance with the ADA’s new accessibility to swimming pool requirements (e.g., pool lifts) sixty days to May 21, 2012. Shortly thereafter, the Department … |
ADA Lawsuit Reform – Is It Possible?
| ADA Lawsuit Reform – Is It Possible?
Fox and Hounds Daily So once again, this year in the Legislature we see a stream of bills being offered up as a way to try and stop the lawsuits and increase compliance with the ADA. All of these bills will have to go through either the Assembly Judiciary Committee or the … |
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