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How to Navigate Reasonable Accommodations Tackled in Upcoming Webinar

HRWatchdog

percent of people with a disability were employed — a record high since the data was first collected in 2008. A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment in a job, employment practice or work environment that allows an individual with a disability to enjoy an equal employment opportunity. In 2023, 22.5 Time: 10 a.m.

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Avoid Costly Lawsuits: Ensure Your Website is ADA-Compliant

Zenefits

Yes, you can get sued for non-compliance, so it’s easier to implement accessibility features as soon as possible. Yes, you can get sued for non-compliance, so it’s easier to implement accessibility features as soon as possible. Level AA – This is the recommended minimum compliance level. Drive revenue. Minimal animations.

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British Industries Don’t Have Enough Gender Inclusivity

Thrive Global

It has been well established that a diverse workforce helps contribute to a business’ success – so why are there so many UK businesses that are far from achieving gender diversity? Creating a positive workplace culture helps in attracting and retaining the top and diverse talent in an industry. There is progress, not perfection.

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HR 101: The ABCs of the ADA

Zenefits

Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) into law in 2008. It gave businesses consistent, understandable guidance on what constitutes a disability, along with what their responsibilities are for compliance. Understanding what both the general and specific requirements are is critical to compliance.

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What is the E-RACE Initiative?

HR Daily Advisor

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race and color (among other things), but complaints of discrimination are on the rise, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been taking action to track the root causes of this discrimination and has begun to do more about it.

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What Is GINA?

HR Daily Advisor

GINA stands for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and it’s enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Tips for Employers to Stay in Compliance with GINA. But what does that mean? How does this law affect employers? First, let’s take a look at what this law means for employees.

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Diversity rising up the Agenda ~ HR to HR 2.0 and Human Capital.

Strategic HCM

Diversity rising up the Agenda. I seem to be have been having lots of conversations about diversity recently so was interested to see a new report from the CIPD and Bernard Hodes, Diversity and Inclusion - Fringe or Fundamental? There was also a suggestion that organisations need more diversity champions. My website.