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Are workers who have depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions protected against discrimination and harassment at work? Read "Depression, PTSD, and Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights." https://www.EEOC.gov/laws/guidance/depression-ptsd-other-mental-health-conditions-workplace-your-legal-rights
Registration for Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE)
2024-05-09T19:30:30+0000Looking for a job? If you receive Social Security disability benefits, discover FREE employment supports available through the Ticket to Work Program that can help people with disabilities develop a career. Join Choose Work! for the next Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) webinar on May 22 at 3 p.m. ET to learn about apprenticeships, working for the federal government and how Ticket to Work can help you advance your job search.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy published a special edition of its News Brief highlighting resources to help employers, workers and policymakers learn about and take action to support workforce mental health—this month and every month of the year. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/publications/news-brief/20240509
#Accommodation solutions may be helpful for addressing limitations related to executive functioning, including difficulty remembering, organizing, and concentrating. Read JAN's “Accommodation Solutions for Executive Functioning Deficits” for key solutions. https://AskJAN.org/articles/Executive-Functioning-Deficits.cfm
JAN offers practical #accommodation solutions for workers who have difficulty communicating effectively and appropriately with others (e.g., due to anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, tone, etc.). Read "Communication Difficulties in the Workplace." https://AskJAN.org/articles/Communication-Difficulties-in-the-Workplace.cfm
Interested in learning more about timely topics and trends in disability employment? The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy recently launched a LinkedIn page. Subscribe today to get regular updates and engage in conversation. www.linkedin.com/showcase/odep-dol
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. #Accommodations may help address common limitations, like fatigue, muscle weakness, numbness, cognitive changes, and visual difficulties. Read “A to Z: Multiple Sclerosis.” https://askjan.org/disabilities/Multiple-Sclerosis.cfm
JAN offers resources to help facilitate the #accommodation process for workers who have mental health conditions, like anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major depression. “A to Z: Mental Health Conditions” is a good place to start. https://AskJAN.org/disabilities/Mental-Health-Conditions.cfm
What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
2024-05-04T14:00:14+0000The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated their "What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act" guidance to reflect the agency's final regulation to carry out the #PWFA. It includes an overview and important terms and provisions.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the final rule to officially implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This rule is effective June 18, 2024. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/19/2024-07527/implementation-of-the-pregnant-workers-fairness-act #PWFA #Pregnancy
A to Z of Disabilities, Accommodations, and Related Topics
Featured Resources/Events
JAN Newsletter
The JAN Newsletter offers timely information and resources... April 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...