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2023-12-09T15:00:18+0000

Are you registered for the first webcast of the JAN 2024 Webcast Series? Don't miss "ADA & Beyond Compliance Considerations: Medical Documentation” on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Secure your spot today! #HR #ADA https://AskJAN.org/events/register/2024-Webcast-Series.cfm

 
2023-12-08T15:00:26+0000

Are your #accommodation policies updated to ensure that workers affected by #pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions are not excluded from accommodation consideration? JAN offers information that may help. See A to Z: Pregnancy at https://AskJAN.org/disabilities/Pregnancy.cfm

 
2023-12-07T19:00:07+0000

Elevate your understanding of workplace accommodation issues and gain practical insights on the ADA and related laws. Register now for the JAN 2024 Accommodation and Compliance Webcast Series! #JANTraining #accommodation #ADA #HR https://AskJAN.org/events/register/2024-Webcast-Series.cfm

 
2023-12-06T15:00:27+0000

The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified employees with disabilities, but it also prohibits discrimination against some employees who do not have disabilities. This part of the ADA is called the “Association Provision." Learn more. https://AskJAN.org/articles/The-ADAs-Association-Provision.cfm

 

Rehabilitation Act at 50: Advancing Access & Equity for People with Disabilities—Section 511

2023-12-05T19:00:10+0000

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – key legislation protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. The Act is often spoken of in terms of various sections, and this video from the U.S. Department of Labor explores one of them: Section 511. https://youtu.be/30k_3T7Xuiw https://youtu.be/30k_3T7Xuiw

 
2023-12-05T17:00:12+0000

Registration for the JAN 2024 Accommodation and Compliance Webcast Series is now open! This FREE virtual training offers ADA and beyond compliance approaches for navigating the accommodation process. Secure your spot! Register at https://AskJAN.org/events/register/2024-Webcast-Series.cfm.

 

Performance Management

2023-12-05T15:00:02+0000

Performance management is an important component of helping workers develop their skills and advance in their careers. EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion offers information to help managers approach performance issues when disability may be a factor. https://askearn.org/page/performance-management https://askearn.org/page/performance-management

 
2023-12-04T19:00:23+0000

New JAN resource! "A to Z: Disability Inclusion" offers resources to help employers create a disability inclusive workplace where employees with disabilities are comfortable asking for the adjustments & supports needed to do their best work. #inclusion https://AskJAN.org/topics/Disability-Inclusion.cfm

 
2023-12-04T15:00:19+0000

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers a severe physical reaction. Panic attacks often begin without any warning and might happen at work. Will accommodations help? Read "Panic Attacks, They Don’t Always Wait Until After Hours." https://askjan.org/articles/Panic-Attacks-They-Don-t-Always-Wait-Until-After-Hours.cfm

 

Frequently Asked Questions About the Schedule A Excepted Service Hiring Authority for People with Disabilities

2023-12-02T15:00:02+0000

Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about using the federal Schedule A Excepted Service hiring authorities to support employment of people with disabilities. https://askearn.org/publication/schedule-a-faqs https://askearn.org/publication/schedule-a-faqs

 

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