The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act is a federal law passed by Congress in 2009 as a legislative response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber (2007), which did not allow workers to sue for race or gender discrimination under Title VII for pay discrimination if the employee did not file suit within 180 days of the discriminatory act.

• If your employer is not covered by the FMLA, are there any state laws that could help?
• What happens to an employee’s job when he or she returns from FMLA leave?
• For what other reasons can an employee take FMLA leave?
• Are there other laws that allowed injured employees to receive time off from work?
• How did Congress change the ADA in 2008?
• Does the ADA prohibit disability based harassment in the workplace?
• Can an employer refuse to hire an employee whose disability would present a health risk to himself or others?
• What does the court do if a reasonable accommodation conflicts with a seniority system?
• How does a court handle the issue of reasonable accommodations and undue hardships?
• Are there limitations as to what are reasonable accommodations?
• What is a reasonable accommodation in the ADA?
• Findings of Congress in the ADA
• The ADA mentions a qualified individual with a disability. What is such a qualified individual ?
• Are mental conditions cognizable under the ADA?
• What are some examples of disabilities under the ADA?
• How is a disability defined within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
• What major laws prohibit discrimination based on disability or handicap?
• Are mixed motive claims cognizable under the ADEA as they are under Title VII?
• Does it violate the ADEA for an employer to provide a date of birth question on an employment application?
• Can an employer establish mandatory retirement limits?