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- Tax implications of compliance unclear. (building owners and consultants question Internal Revenue Service's allowed deductions for expenses incurred from compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act) (Brief Article)
- In order to help pay for the cost of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA that was enacted last year, building owners and consultants are assessing potential ways of deducting ADA construction expenses from tax returns. Wh ...
- Research articles 1993-03-01
- Books and References...Disabilities
- Commerce Clearing House (Chicago, IL) has published "What You Ought to Know About the ADA". Written for attorneys and businesses, the new booklet contains information about the compliance ramifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act.Commerce Clearing House (Chicago, IL) has published "What You Ought...
- Research articles 1992-10-01
- The ADA and Pre-employment Medical Inquiries: A Prescription for Compliance
- Several courts have held employers liable for improper medical inquiries and assessed them large monetary penalties even though no discrimination took place. To prevent violations, HR professionals should review employment application forms and standard pre-offer interview questions to make sure they do not contain medical inquiries. Further, HR personnel should...
- White papers 2003-01-01
- Compliance: Does Your Hospital Or School Comply With ADA Sign Regulations?
- Life is complicated for individuals living with a disability. For some, physical activity is limited. Others have vision and hearing impairments. Regardless of the disability, navigating a school or hospital should not be one more challenge these individuals have to overcome. A clear and powerful message was sent to the...
- White papers 2009-01-01
- EEOC. (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's headquarters serve as a showcase for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) (Universal Design) (Cover Story)
- In 1988, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC received the official go-ahead from the General Services Administration GSA to relocate and consolidate its work force in a central headquarters building in Washington. The selected In 1988, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC...
- Research articles 1992-08-01
- Communicating the Americans With Disabilities Act - Transcending Compliance: 1996 Follow-Up Report on Sears, Roebuck and Co.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA continues to shape employment, governmental services, telecommunications, public accommodations, and perhaps most important, public attitudes. The ADA is the most comprehensive federal law to address discrimination against an estimated 50 million Americans. Its implementation remains the subject of intense public policy debate....
- White papers 2003-02-11
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- Department of Justice shows it's serious about ADA compliance. (Americans with Disabilities Act)(includes related information on compliance suggestions)
- The time for compliance with this law [the ADA] is now. We don't expect to go out to a place and find they have done nothing. -- John Wodatch, chief, Office of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Department of Justice. Wodatch made that...
- Research articles 1994-01-17
- Cost of compliance: as the Justice Department considers proposed changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act, real estate industry members voice concerns about potential cost and compliance
- As the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 reaches its 15th anniversary, the United States Justice Department is working on the first major overhaul of the act, which requires public facilities be built or altered to provide easier access for the physically disabled. The act initially mandated owners of...
- Research articles 2006-03-01
- LTD service includes ADA compliance. (Principal Financial Group Inc. Disability Management Services' long-term disability program, Americans With Disabilities Act)
- Principal Financial Group has confirmed its intention to remain in the disability insurance marketplace with an enhancement of its Disability Management Services DSM program for long-term disability cases. The company has also undertaken comprehensive overhaul of its individual disability income portfolio. DSM will market its vocational rehabilitation services to fee-for-service...
- Research articles 1992-08-10
- Americans with Disabilities Act basics
- It is important to understand the basic provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act when selecting employees. Here is an overview of accepted hiring practices and legally required accommodation of individuals with disabilities. There are links to the EEOC Equal Employment Opportunities Commission guidance so you can understand...
- White papers 1998-08-27
- AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT'S PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS PROVISIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, THE
- ABSTRACT It has been more than 10 years since the public accommodations provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA became law, yet many small businesses are still unaware of its provisions and compliance requirements which may have a significant effect on their bottom lines. Specifically, Title III, the public...
- Research articles 2005-03-01
- Senate seeks to ease ADA curb cut burden.(Senate leaders ask the Department of Justice to grant cities an additional 5-10 years for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act)
- In a move strongly supported by NLC, Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-Kan.) and other key Senate leaders have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to give cities and towns an additional 5 to 10 years to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act ADA curb ramp requirements....
- Research articles 1995-05-15
- ADA compliance investigations ongoing; states seek certification. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
- The U.S. Department of Justice DOJ is currently investigating more than 900 complaints against public accommodations and commercial facilities under Title III of the American with Disabilities Act ADA. In addition, the department is also investig The U.S. Department of Justice DOJ is currently investigating more...
- Research articles 1995-01-01
- Tokheim offers ADA compliant dispenser. (Product Spotlight).(gasoline dispenser for Americans with disabilities)(Brief Article)
- Tokheim offers the first Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant dispenser in the industry. The Premier C model meets the 54-inch height requirement on a 6-inch island as recommended by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Standard features include dual-head card reader, bottom raceway access door,...
- Research articles 2001-08-01
- Tokheim offers ADA compliant dispenser. (Product Spotlight).(gasoline dispenser for Americans with disabilities)(Brief Article)
- Tokheim offers the first Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant dispenser in the industry. The Premier C model meets the 54-inch height requirement on a 6-inch island as recommended by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Standard features include dual-head card reader, bottom raceway access door,...
- Research articles 2001-08-01
- NACDS works to lessen impact of disabilities act
- NACDS works to lessen impact of disabilities act ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is working with a coalition of organizations headed by the National Retail Federation to minimize the impact of the Americans With Disabilities Act on the retail industry, according to Jim Whitman,...
- Research articles 1991-04-08
- Justice Department Announces Settlement With Swarthmore College to Increase Access for People With Disabilities
- To: POLITICAL EDITORSContact: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs, +1- 202-514-2007, TDD: +1-202-514-1888 WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Justice Department yesterday announced a settlement agreement under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA with Swarthmore College, under which the college will make its campus and...
- Research articles 2007-11-20
- Friendly's to revamp, complies with Disability Act
- WILBRAHAM, Mass. -- Following a year-long investigation by the Department of Justice, family operator Friendly's Ice Cream Corp. agreed to enhance the facilities at its 707 restaurants to bring them in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Last year, the DOJ told Friendly's that the chain had...
- Research articles 1997-05-26
- Federal Agreement With Utah College of Massage Therapy Will Ensure Effective Communication for Students With Disabilities
- To: POLITICAL EDITORSContact: U.S. Department of Justice, +1-202-514-2007 or TDD: +1- 202-514-1888 WASHINGTON, July 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Justice today announced a settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA with Utah College of Massage Therapy UCMT that will require the college to provide sign language interpreters...
- Research articles 2007-07-10
- Sears, Target lauded for disability effort. (Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Dayton Hudson Corp. Target Stores)
- The management of Sears, Roebuck and Co and Target Stores were commended by Atty Gen Janet Reno for their exemplary compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The two retail companies headed the industry in their performance regarding the law. TThe management of Sears, Roebuck and Co and Target Stores...
- Research articles 1993-08-02
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