In Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. a new act of discrimination occurred and a new limitations period arose each time an employer issued a paycheck to an employee that reflected… Read More »
The presence of an estimated 11.5 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, of which an estimated 7.2 million are working, has become a flashpoint in the emerging national debate about immigration. With undocumented immigrants participating in the workforce in such numbers, disputes between employers and employees regarding the employment… Read More »
Congress designed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to ensure that the disabled have equal access to employment opportunities, government services, and other public accommodations. While most antidiscrimination statutes simply ban decisions based on class status, such as race or gender, the ADA requires entities to take affirmative… Read More »