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New ADA Rules: Complying with Mandatory Changes

Course Description:

What does the new Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act mean to you, the employer?  And how do the mandatory changes, effective January 1, 2009, affect both future and past claims?

The new rules overturn a series of court decisions that narrowed the scope of the definition of disability under theAmericans with Disabilities Act. The law expands the definition of "disability," adds rules of construction rejecting past Supreme Court interpretations of the Act, and makes changes to the ADA's codified findings and regulatory authority.

Basically, it dramatically increased the number of employees who can claim a disability and narrows the grounds for employer defenses.

Find out how the new Amendments could affect your organization and why it’s so important to retrain your staff and ensure compliance under the new ADAAA in this must-attend CCM audio conference.

By the end of this critical session, you’ll know:  

• What Supreme Court decisions wereoverturned, thus affecting present andfuture claims
• The new definition of “major life activity” as it pertains to a disability claim
• Changes regarding “mitigating measures” and how they might effect the determination ofdisability
• Definition of “perception of impairment” and how the incorrect handling of a claim can result in unnecessary litigation
• What types of illnesses qualify as disabilities
• How to determine who is and isn't disabled under ADAAA
• Steps you need to take to avoid costly lawsuits

Featured FACULTY:

Jacquie Brennan, Attorney, DBTAC Southwest ADA Center

Jacquie Brennan is an attorney with the DBTAC Southwest ADA Center, part of a national network of ten disability business and technical assistance centers. A graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, her interest in disability law started with her nine children, the youngest five of whom are adopted and have different kinds of disabilities. Jacquie is also the Director of the Paralegal Certificate Program at the University of Houston. Jacquie is the president of the Board of Directors for two non-profit organizations -- Project DOCC of Houston and A Simple Thread. She also serves on the Bioethics Committee of Texas Children's Hospital.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE:

We're so confident you'll get what you want out of this conference that we'll refund every penny if you're not completely satisfied. No questions asked! It's 100% risk-free!

Pricing:

Your CD recording includes the complete audio conference presentation, audience Q&A and presentation materials.

APPROVED FOR RECERTIFICATION CREDIT:

HRCI - Receive 1.25 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org. "The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit."

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