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Empowering Inclusion: Enhancing Accessibility in Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

By Chelsea Lamb, Business Pop Aug 21, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Aug 21, 2024

As an HR professional, your role in shaping an inclusive workplace is pivotal. Embracing diversity enriches the company culture and drives innovation by incorporating a wide range of perspectives. Making job opportunities accessible to people with disabilities is not just about compliance with regulations; it’s about actively pursuing a diverse and capable workforce. Crafting Accessible […]

What Employers Must Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

By Michael R. Luchsinger, Segal McCambridge Jul 11, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 11, 2023

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law in late 2022 and went into effect June 27, 2023, requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for an employee’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodations would cause the employer an “undue hardship.” Whom Does the PWFA Apply […]