HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADA!
By Patsy Wiggins
July 26 marks the 20th anniversary of The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 which prohibits discrimination against Americans with Disabilities. Disability is defined by the ADA as a "physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity."
On September 25, 2008, President George W. Bush signed into law the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). This was intended to give broader protections for disabled workers and "turn back the clock" on court rulings which Congress deemed too restrictive. ADAAA provides that the definition of disability "shall be construed in favor of broad coverage of individuals under this Act, to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of this Act."
Why is this an important law and what does it mean to people with disabilities and to employers?
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Legal Briefing
Discipline and Documentation in N.C.
Presented by Nicole Crawford, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
Date/time: Wednesday, August 4, 8:00 - 9:30am
Location: HRG Academy, 216-3 S. Swing Rd., Greensboro, NC
Cost: $35 (complimentary to current clients of The HR Group)
 Tired of trying to get your managers to "write up" difficult or toxic employees? This Discipline and Documentation in North Carolina presentation will reveal eye-opening lawsuits and outcomes that will motivate your managers, as well as provide concrete steps to help you coach managers into better disciplinary documentation. You will gain insider tips on mounting your best defense to employment litigation and tips on efficiently documenting internal actions, duties and performance without hassle.
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