Employment and labor law articles by Kevin Keaney, P.C.

ADA Amendments Act of 2008

On September 25, 2008, President Bush signed a momentous change in the law that applies to persons with disabilities: The ADA Amendments Act of 2008. The Act went into effect January 1, 2009. Continue reading ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Employment Arbitration Agreements

An employee who feels wronged by his or her employer may believe he or she can take the case to court. The employee may have suffered racial, sexual, or religious harassment on the job or lost out on a job opportunity or promotion due to ethnic, gender, or age discrimination. The natural reflex is to believe that, when push comes to shove, a judge or jury will hear the case. But the reality is much different. Continue reading Employment Arbitration Agreements

Rights Of Military Personnel In The Workplace

As soldiers return to civilian life from war in Afghanistan and Iraq, employers have obligations under federal law to accommodate these service men and women. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) affects all businesses with one or more employees. In general, an employee may perform military service for up to five years and keep reemployment rights with the employer under USERRA. Continue reading Rights Of Military Personnel In The Workplace

Religious Discrimination In The Workplace

Generally, religious discrimination in the workplace may arise from two (2) sources. Continue reading Religious Discrimination In The Workplace

Disclaimer: These articles are published by the Law Office of Kevin Keaney for those working or interested in employment and labor law. The articles are intended to supply general legal information and are not intended to be a substitute for legal representation or advice.

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