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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act generally requires covered employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Need ideas? JAN can help. https://AskJAN.org/disabilities/Pregnancy.cfm
Small-business ownership and self-employment are important avenues to economic empowerment, including for people with disabilities. This recent blog post from researchers in the U.S. Department of Labor ’s Office of Disability Employment Policy highlights the newest data on entrepreneurship among disabled people, based on recent federal surveys. https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/14/business-ownership-self-employment-and-entrepreneurship-among-people-with-disabilities
Learn about cognitive/neurological health conditions and accommodation strategies by viewing the JAN webcast "Ask JAN! Q&A: Cognitive/Neurological Team Edition." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIB-Vd9Krho
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The May edition of the JAN Newsletter focuses on mental health conditions in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. This edition offers accommodation solutions and best practices for conducting the interactive process. Read the JAN Newsletter. https://AskJAN.org/newsletters/2024/JAN-Newsletter-May-2024.cfm
Safety and Health Employer Responsibilities - Employer
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What do you need to know about ensuring equal opportunity in the workplace? Employer.gov offers information about workplace inclusion. Explore this refreshed U.S. Department of Labor site for answers. https://www.Employer.gov
Safety and Health Employer Responsibilities - Employer
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U.S. Department of Labor launched a refresh of Employer.gov, a one-stop resource for small businesses and all employers. Learn about your rights and responsibilities as an employer under federal wage laws, safety and health laws, labor relations laws, and more. https://www.Employer.gov
"Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do" PSA - What Can YOU Do?
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Mental health-friendly workplaces are more important than ever, and we all have a role to play in promoting them. Learn how by visiting the Campaign for Disability Employment website to download the “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” Workplace Guide.
Learn about cognitive/neurological health conditions and accommodation strategies by viewing the JAN webcast "Ask JAN! Q&A: Cognitive/Neurological Team Edition." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIB-Vd9Krho
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Labor ’s Office of Disability Employment Policy recently spoke with Marissa Ditkowsky, a young attorney whose personal and professional experiences with mental health led her to become an advocate for a more supportive workplace culture. Learn what she had to say. https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/14/how-a-young-lawyers-mental-health-journey-fuels-her-advocacy-work
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Featured Resources/Events
JAN Newsletter
The JAN Newsletter offers timely information and resources... May 2024 JAN Newsletter
Consultants’ Corner
Communication tips for the accommodation process… Communication is Key
JAN Webcast Series
The JAN Webcast Series offers training on a broad range of ADA and accommodation topics… Training
Situations & Solutions
A building manager with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) asked to bring an emotional support animal to work with her.
The employer was concerned about the behavior of the animal as the employee trained it herself. The employer and employee agree to a trial period to assess whether the animal could be in the workplace without causing a disruption.
Situations & Solutions
A construction worker with a leg impairment couldn’t climb ladders due to an injury he received away from work.
After having a discussion with the employer, together they found an aerial lift that would permit the employee to reach the areas he needed and continue to be successful in his job.
Situations & Solutions
A salesman with obesity had to travel by airplane once a year to attend a conference, but could not fit in a single, economy class seat.
He asked his employer to upgrade him to first class, but the employer opted to purchase two economy class seats for him, which cost less than one first class ticket.
Situations & Solutions
A field geologist who was deaf and worked alone in remote areas was unable to use two-way radio communication to report his findings.
Text telephone technology was used to allow the geologist to communicate using a cellular telephone.
Upcoming Webcasts
Jul 11
Navigating Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Accommodation Requests
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires covered employers to make reasonable accommodations for qualified...
Sep 12
Ask JAN! Q&A: Motor Team Edition
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
JAN consultants offer one-on-one consultation to help brainstorm accommodation ideas, provide practical guidance for addressing...
Oct 10
Portable, Wearable, Totable: Accommodating with Technologies that Go With You
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Are you curious about the features of the latest smartwatches? Do you have questions about...
Nov 14
Ask JAN! Q&A: Year End Review–Accommodations at Work
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for the final Ask JAN! Q&A of 2024 to ask questions and explore...
