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Accommodation requests were up again this past year, according to Littler's Annual Employer Survey Report which was released last week. 📈 95% of the respondents reported an increase in accommodation requests over the past year 📈 74% of respondents reported an increase in mental health-related accommodations in the past year What does this tell us? 🧠 Employees are becoming more willing to disclose psychological conditions and neurodiversities 💭 Employees are becoming more familiar with the accommodation request process FYI, If you're thinking "we don't have that many people with disabilities at our company" or "we're just not seeing many accommodation requests", it's probably a sign that employees aren't feeling comfortable/safe asking for support, or are unaware of how to even go about asking. 🚩 #ADA #Accommodations #Littler #Law #Legal #EEOC #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #Disclosure #SelfID #DEI #HR #HumanResources Image description: Red background with black and white text reading: "95% of employers reported an increase in accommodation requests over the past year" followed by the source "The Littler® Annual Employer Survey Report | 2024"

In the realm of #employment, the duty to #accommodate is a fundamental principle that ensures inclusivity and equality in the workplace. It's about modifying the work environment and practices to enable employees with disabilities to perform their job functions effectively. Accommodation can take many forms, from providing specialized equipment for those with visual impairments to flexible work schedules for individuals with medical appointments. It's about creating a workplace where diversity is not just accepted but embraced, allowing every employee to contribute to their fullest potential. However, this duty has its limits, known as 'undue hardship.' Employers are not required to make accommodations that impose excessive costs or create substantial health and safety risks. It's a delicate balance between the rights of the individual and the operational capabilities of the employer. Would you like to build workplace environments that celebrate diversity and foster innovation? Reach out to any consultant from Cowan Insurance Group. #Cowaninsurancegroup #Cowangroup #employeebenefits #benefitsphilosophy #worklifebalance #EmployeeWellness #Inclusion #Diversity #EmploymentLaw https://lnkd.in/gqkhpfG5

New FRTalks by McCarthy Tetrault: Employers' duty to accommodate family status when scheduling shifts is not unlimited https://lnkd.in/g2FVgvh9 via @firstreference #hr #hrblog #humanresources #workplace #business #management #familystatus #discrimination #humanrights #hrlaw #accommodation #emplaw #employmentlaw #law #legal #cdnlaw #humanrightslaw

We know many of our followers have accessibility needs that require workplace accommodation. We have an important question today that might help employers understand the needs of their employees more. What is one thing you wish your past or current employer understood about disability and/or accessibility in the workplace? Tell us in the comments!

The European Commission has just launched a comprehensive guide on reasonable accommodation at work! This new guide is a significant step forward in the #DisabilityRights Strategy, providing valuable guidelines and best practices for creating more inclusive workplaces. Whether you're an employer looking to foster a supportive environment or an employee seeking to understand your rights, this resource is designed to help everyone navigate the journey towards greater accessibility and equality in the workplace. #DisabilityAdvocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Employement

Did you know that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Accommodation Network (JAN) recently shared some fascinating insights about how workplace accommodations can make a real difference for people with disabilities? According to JAN's survey, most accommodations don't break the bank (in fact, over half of them cost nothing at all to put in place!) and they bring a host of benefits for employees and employers alike. It's pretty cool to see how something as simple as a small adjustment can make such a big impact, right? I invite you to read more about #WorkplaceAccessibility here: https://lnkd.in/eQYZJEnG

Our latest blog examines the legal framework surrounding disability accommodation in Ontario and explores practical strategies to help employers effectively fulfill their duty to accommodate. https://ow.ly/RmFp50R3kHy #employmentlawyer #employmentlaw #windsor

All employees with disabilities strive to complete their work to the best of their abilities, but sometimes they may require assistance. This is where accommodations come into play. What are accommodations, and how do they help employees perform their jobs better? In it, Kylie Moore covers: What are accommodations? 🤔 Examples of accommodations 📋 The cost of accommodations 💰 How to request accommodations 📝 This article can be used as a guide for both employers and employees. Read more at https://lnkd.in/esUzgvjN. #accomodations #DisabilityAccomodations #DisabilityJobs #BDIEmpowers

#Reasonableaccommodation adaptations to a workplace, tasks or working conditions to enable a person to do their job with fewer barrier -is already guaranteed in EU law thanks to the Employment Equality Directive from 2000. However, the understanding of what reasonable is and how to provide it is generally lacking across the EU. This means that persons with #disabilities are too often denied their right to reasonable accommodation at work. #inclusion