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Many workers have caregiving responsibilities and need access to some level of workplace flexibility. Are caregivers of individuals with disabilities entitled to receive reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? https://AskJAN.org/topics/Caregivers.cfm
To determine whether someone has a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations include impairments that should be easily found to substantially limit a major life activity. These are known as "predictable assessments." https://AskJAN.org/topics/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-Amendments-Act.cfm
Jeanne Goldberg, Attorney Advisor to the Deputy General Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), covers Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requirements in a new JAN training. View "Navigating PWFA Accommodation Requests." #PWFA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M60JpfYNV7Q
An employee told her manager that she needs frequent restroom breaks because she is pregnant. Is this a request for accommodation under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? Find out in the July edition of the JAN Newsletter. https://AskJAN.org/Newsletters/2024/JAN-Newsletter-July-2024.cfm
Need assistance exploring accommodation solutions? Ask JAN! We can help. JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace #accommodations. https://AskJAN.org #AskJAN
The EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) has a "Small Business Toolkit" that includes information to help small businesses recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities. https://AskEARN.org/page/Small-Business-Toolkit
The July edition of the JAN Newsletter focuses on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and accommodation solutions for workers with known limitations due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. #PWFA https://AskJAN.org/Newsletters/2024/JAN-Newsletter-July-2024.cfm
Join the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) in celebrating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Together, let's continue to advocate for workplace inclusion, equality, and accessibility for everyone. #ADA34 #JAN #Inclusion #Accessibility
Looking for training on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)? "Navigating PWFA Accommodation Requests" is a new JAN training that covers #PWFA requirements and offers key insights on the interactive #accommodation process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M60JpfYNV7Q
Happy Disability Pride Month! Let's celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of the disability community. Together, we can promote inclusion, accessibility, and the rights of all individuals. #DisabilityPride #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll
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Featured Resources/Events
JAN Newsletter
The JAN Newsletter offers timely information and resources... July 2024 JAN Newsletter
JAN Article
Learn how to manage accommodations as employees are asked to return to the office. Returning to the Office
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
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...
