Following a period of silence on whether the Americans with Disabilities Act requires websites to be accessible to persons with disabilities, the US Department of Justice released new guidance on March 18 focusing on covered...more
As litigation continues to surge, private businesses await clarity on whether access to people with disabilities under Title III is required for websites.
Claims that websites are inaccessible to persons with hearing and...more
The Commission’s guide outlines narrow interpretation and recordkeeping requirements for employers seeking exemptions to the SCDEA, as well as guidance on enforcement and penalties for SCDEA violations....more
9/10/2015
/ Background Checks ,
C-Suite Executives ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Credit Checks ,
Credit Discrimination ,
Credit History ,
Damages ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Guidance ,
Exemptions ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Rights ,
Job Applicants ,
NYCHRL ,
Preponderance of the Evidence ,
Recordkeeping Requirements
The chance of future DOJ investigations justifies companies’ reviews of customer-oriented websites and apps for accessibility.
As consumers continue to use the Internet and their smartphones for their shopping in...more