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BREAKFAST BRIEFINGS


Shawe Rosenthal will be presenting a series of complimentary Breakfast Briefings on the ADA Act of 2008 at our offices. We have scheduled the following the dates and times: Tuesday, October 7th at 8:30 a.m.; Thursday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 14th at 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday, October 21st at 8:30 a.m., and Monday, October 27th at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited! To reserve your spot, please contact Lisa Mangus at 410-843-3462 or lam@shawe.com.

 


LEGAL NEWS UPDATE


The ADA Amendments Act Becomes Law

[September 25, 2008] Today, President Bush signed into law the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. As we explained in our e-lert last week, this legislation significantly broadens the scope of protection that will be afforded to individuals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more, click here.

 

Congress Gives Final Approval To Sweeping Amendments To The ADA

[September 19, 2008] As predicted, Congress passed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (the ADA Act of 2008), and the legislation is now ready for the President’s signature. For more, click here.

 

Maryland Flexible Leave Law Goes Into Effect October 1, 2008
[September 16, 2008] Maryland's Flexible Leave Act ("MFLA") goes into effect October 1, 2008. The law entitles employees to use paid leave for an illness of an immediate family member. For more, click here.


September 2008 E-Update

Hospital Responsible As Joint Employer For Paying Overtime To Temporary Agency Employee . . . No FMLA Protection For Employee Who Refused To Provide Medical Documentation . . . Whistleblower Protection . . . Maryland Wage Payment Law . . . OFCCP Interim Guidance . . . New Jersey Discrimination Case . . . "Best Hiring Practices" To Ensure Compliance With Immigration Laws. For more, click here.

 

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