The Next Wave of Accessibility Litigation in the Retail Industry: Braille Gift Cards
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The Next Wave of Accessibility Litigation in the Retail Industry: Braille Gift Cards
For the past few years, retailers have been confronted with a tidal wave of litigation alleging that their websites are inaccessible in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Indeed, in 2018 alone, one analysis determined that there were at least 2,258 web accessibility cases filed in federal court, a 177 percent increase from the previous year.[1] Of these cases, a total of 1,564—over 69 percent—were filed in New York federal courts by…
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California Chamber of Commerce Identifies First “Job Killer” Bills of 2019
Each year, the California Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) identifies proposed state legislation that the Chamber believes “will decimate economic and job growth in California.” The Chamber refers to these bills as “Job Killers.” In March, the Chamber identified the first two Job Killers of 2019: AB 51 and SB 1. Both bills would negatively impact retailers in California. You can view the Chamber’s Job Killer site here.
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California Chamber of Commerce Identifies First “Job Killer” Bills of 2019
9th Circuit Reverses ADA Ruling Favorable to Businesses
Federal Court “Tips” the Scale in Favor of Restaurant Workers by Reviving 80/20 Rule
We recently highlighted DOL opinion letter 2018-27, which rescinded the 80/20 rule and was a welcome change for employers in the restaurant industry. However, less than two months after the DOL’s policy change, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri rejected the DOL’s new guidance, claiming it is “unpersuasive and unworthy” of deference.
As a refresher, the 80/20 rule requires businesses to pay tipped workers at least minimum wage (with no tip…