Recent Changes in the Americans with Disabilities Act:: On September 25, 2008, President Bush signed into law S. 3406, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, which clarifies and broadens the definition of disability and expands the population eligible for protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Promises with a Price: This report, published by the Pew Charitable Trusts, provides first-of-its-kind data about the long-term costs of public sector benefits.
Increase in Federal Minimum Wage: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was amended June 25 and increases the federal minimum wage in three steps: to $5.85 per hour effective July 24, 2007; to $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008; and to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009.
Texas Human Resource Management Statutes Inventory, FY 2010-2011: The Texas Human Resources Management Statutes Inventory is now available. The Inventory is provided by the State Auditor’s Office as a guide to assist state agencies and institutions of higher education. The Inventory is a compilation of state and federal laws that apply to human resource management.
The 81st Legislative Session: Throughout the session, legislators file bills relating to the state workforce. Human Resources professionals should stay current on significant workforce bills in order to be able to inform executive management and understand the direction of the Legislature. You may follow the progress of these bills as they work through the legislative process.
Military Leave Guidelines: View the guidelines regarding the amount of emergency leave agencies grant military members when providing differential pay.
elaws: These web-based, interactive tools created by the Department of Labor provide easy-to-understand, tailored information about a number of federal employment laws and safety and health standards.
The Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: Effective March 10, 2005, employers are required to provide a new notice
to "persons entitled to rights and benefits" of USERRA. The notice must be posted
where employee notices are customarily placed. Additionally, service members may now elect to continue health care coverage under a COBRA-like program for a maximum period of 24 months.
