Industry Proposal for Video Rating
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
In the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Congress provided the broadcast industry a one-year window of opportunity to develop a voluntary rating system for video programs. The industry responded by preparing a joint proposal, which was backed by the National Association of Broadcasters, the National Cable Television Association and the Motion Picture Association of America.
Recent Developments In Employment Law
Michael C. Lasky and Daniel A. Feinstein of Davis & Gilbert LLP
This article reviews three interesting employment law developments, each of which reminds us of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes' words that the law does not exist in a vacuum but responds to "felt needs of society." Each of these developments also underscores the fact that the workplace is one of the most regulated areas of American life.
Your Rights Under the Age Discrimination Act
Dept. of Health and Human Services
Fact sheet from the Department of Health and Human Services which describes the rights of older people in federally funded Health and Human Services Programs.
EEOC Issues Final Regulation on ADEA Releases
Bodman LLP
On June 5, 1998, the EEOC published a final regulation to be effective July 6, 1998 on agreements that waive rights.
Facts About Age Discrimination
United States Department of Labor-Office of the Solicitor
This fact sheet gives an overview of what constitutes race/color discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).
Labor and Employment Update: EEOC Issues Final Regulations on Waivers of Age Discrimination Claims
Pepper Hamilton LLP
An examination of EEOC regulations regarding waivers of rights and claims under the ADEA.
Supreme Court: ADEA Does Not Allow Reverse Age Claims
Alexis L. Pheiffer of Quarles & Brady LLP
In an opinion issued February 24, 2004, the United States Supreme Court held that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ("ADEA") does not prevent an employer from favoring older employees over younger employees.
Failure to Perform Essential Job Function Defense in ADEA Action
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Shorette was a 60-year-old manager of a branch store of a local Maine pharmacy chain.
Tenured Employees may Receive Voluntary Retirement
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Legislative Enactments . The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 The President recent.
EEOC Issues Final Regulations Governing Waivers Of Rights And Claims Under ADEA
Carl H. Trieshmann and Charles E. Feuss of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
This article discusses the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issuance of final regulations governing waivers of rights and claims under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Employers May Discriminate in Favor of Their Most Senior Employees
Sherry L. Travers of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
The US Supreme Court recently addressed to what extent an employer may discriminate against its younger workers in favor of its most senior employees.
Employment Discrimination in Alabama
Stewart & Hicks, P.C.
Federal law prohibits employment discrimination because of race, color, national origin, legal alienage, sex, pregn.
New Guidance from the EEOC on Waiver of Rights and Claims under the ADEA
Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP
In 1967, Congress enacted the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) to combat discrimination in the employmen.