March 24, 2011 marked a crucial moment in the law of disability discrimination. More than three years after the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (the ADAAA) was signed into law, on September 25, 2008, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its much-awaited final regulations interpreting the Act.
The Final Regulations to the ADA Amendments Act
On March 24, 2011, the EEOC issued the final regulations to the ADAAA. The new regulations replace the ADA's prior high level of scrutiny with a standard in favor of broad coverage for individuals seeking protection under the Act.
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