In the U.S., one in four adults have some type of disability, with mobility and cognition being the most common. Disability isn't always apparent, and stigmas can often keep those who live with an ...
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People with disabilities are 15% of the world’s population and yet half as likely as their nondisabled peers to be in the workforce. Many factors contribute to these disparities, such as inequitable ...
Learn about all the government programs and other initiatives available for business owners with disabilities.
Curbing disability discrimination in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility. And it’s unfair, though all too common, to place all of the burden on people with disabilities to absorb, defuse, or ...
SHRM is now faced with a disability discrimination lawsuit over rescinding a job offer due to the job seeker's reliance on a service dog.
Work disability and sickness absence represent critical challenges that affect individuals’ health, quality of life and socioeconomic participation. These conditions arise when physical or mental ...
Last week, a jury awarded an employee $450,000 after his company threw him a birthday party despite his warnings that it would cause anxiety. According to documents filed in the lawsuit, the plaintiff ...
If you have a physically demanding career, obtaining disability insurance could be a smart move to protect your income if you ...