Old Law, Partisanship Pose Challenges for NLRB
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which the NLRB board administers, has not been changed significantly in more than 60 years. The law and the board are in danger of becoming irrelevant as the world changes around them.
Providing Leave As an Accommodation Under the ADA
Permitting the use of accrued paid leave or unpaid leave a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, and the purpose of this article is to briefly explain an employer's responsibilities in responding to a qualified employee's request for such leave.
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UK Is Considering Abolishing Upper Age Discrimination Limit
The new government in the UK has announced its intention to abolish the UK default retirement age of 65, effective as of October 2011, and is currently consulting about the impact that this will have on UK employers.
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Subordination Without Nondisturbance: A One-Sided Marriage
Recent events have shown that the previously unlikely scenario of a landlord default followed by a lender takeover is not only possible but is no longer a rarity.
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In the Spotlight: Franchise Law
Many commercial leases involve franchises. Consequently, a dispute between a franchisor and franchisee can result in problems for a landlord.
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The DOJ's New ADA Regulations and Accessibility Guidelines
On Sept. 15, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published new final regulations in the Federal Register under Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), on accessibility for state and local governmental entities and places of public accommodation.
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