Hello again, my fellow HR Professionals, This year marks the 51st anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a landmark law that transformed how we approach disability rights and accessibility in the workplace. As we commemorate over five decades of progress, it’s important to reflect on the Act’s impact, how it continues to shape…
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My fellow HR Professionals, July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of people with disabilities. According to the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, in 2021 there were roughly 42.5 million “civilian non-institutionalized” disabled folk in this country. That’s roughly 13% of that same civilian non-institutionalized population. Other sources,…
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Hey there, fabulous readers! Today, July 26th, we’re coming together to celebrate National Disability Independence Day, a special day dedicated to recognizing the incredible contributions of individuals with disabilities and exploring the world of workplace inclusivity. So, let’s dive in and explore the business case, perks of having disabled employees, and get down to business…
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Circle K Stores Inc. recently reached an $8,000,000 conciliation agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve a disability, pregnancy, and retaliation discrimination lawsuit. The EEOC found reasonable cause to believe Circle K denied reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and employees with disability. Some of the actions employees were forced to face…
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In celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Department of Labor has declared this year’s theme: “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” “Our national recovery from the pandemic cannot be completed without the inclusion of all Americans, in particular people with disabilities,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. “Their contributions have historically been vital…
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