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Making Work More Accessible Through Flexible Telework Policies
This blog post was originally posted on the RespectAbility blog on October 4, 2022, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). As an employer, there are many ways you can improve the accessibility of your workplace for disabled workers, and...
Opportunities for People with Disabilities to Work in Tech
Employees with disabilities are under-represented across many industries, including the tech sector. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a great opportunity to bring awareness to new work opportunities designed by people with disabilities, for...
Behind the Scenes of an ERG: Colorado Springs Utilities
Focusing on creating a sense of belonging spurs innovation, improves business outcomes, and provides leadership with essential insights into various aspects of the business. Colorado Springs Utilities knows a thing or two about energy and recognizes that its employees...
OFCCP Week In Review: October 24, 2022
- “End Human Trafficking in Government Contracts Act” Enacted Now Requiring Debarment and Suspension Referrals
- OMB Temporarily Withheld Approval of Proposed Changes to Union “Persuader Reports” “Outing” Federal Contractors Pending Review of Public Comments
- Biden Administration On The Horns of Another Vaccination Mandate Dilemma: While the Legal “Cuffs Are Now Off” Allowing Reinstatement of the President’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors, The President is Now Slow Walking The Reinstatement of His Mandate
- US EEOC Released, Then Immediately Revised, Updated Employee Rights Poster
- I-9 Form Flexibility Extended, Yet Again…This Time to July 31, 2023
- NLRB General Counsel Pushed Interim Settlements of ULP Claims, Instead of 10(j) Injunctions, While Underlying Case Is Pending
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
Disability Influencers: The Who’s Who to Follow on Social Media
One of the easiest ways I have been able to expand my knowledge about different disabilities, as well as social justice issues, is through the power of social media. While places like Instagram were not designed to be spaces for education and activism, creators of all...
Language Matters
This blog post was originally posted on the RespectAbility blog on October 3, 2022, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). “Your employees are the experts on their own needs. It’s time to listen.” Disability is a set of barriers that...
Behind the Scenes of an ERG: Mayo Clinic
As the world continues to become more diverse and multicultural, employers are leveraging their workforces and the knowledge within to usher in internal change and create welcoming environments for employees and customers alike. One way to do this is by turning to...
OFCCP Week In Review: October 17, 2022
- USDOL Formally Proposes Six-Part Test to Determine Independent Contractor Status Under the FLSA
- USDOL’s NDEAM Employer Chat on Workplace Mental Health Underscored Equity & COVID Impact
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
Disability Employment Awareness Means Equity Across Domains
Every October, the history and progress of employment for people with disabilities is celebrated across the nation. There have been great strides in the standards set for people with disabilities to enter the workforce – but there is still much work to be done....
Behind the Scenes of an ERG: Dow
It's said that the employees are the heart of every organization. From serving up new business ideas to challenging conventional processes and upping the status quo, your employees continue to drive change and forward progress – so who better to listen to when it...
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