The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has issued three new resources on employment law issues.  You can read about and access the new resources below.

Employers, Get the 411 on Disability Disclosure in the Workplace

To create inclusive environments that promote trust and belonging, employers must understand the complexities surrounding their employees’ decisions to disclose their disability.  The new guide “411 on Disability Disclosure: Employer Edition” from the USDOL Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) offers employers insight into that decision-making process, the critical role employers play in fostering supportive cultures, and the ways in which employer-employee relationships can facilitate disclosure.

Now Streaming: Accommodating Employees with Cognitive and Neurological Disabilities

The USDOL Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) training Webcast “Accommodating Employees with Diverse Cognitive and Neurological Needs” is now available to stream.  For people with cognitive or neurological disabilities, including ADHD, mental health conditions, and brain injury, the accommodation process can help them perform their jobs effectively.  JAN’s Webcast covers topics such as medical documentation, confidentiality, job duties, and more.

Local and State Small Business Incentives for Disability Inclusion: Webinar

Did you know that many local and state governments offer incentives, such as tax incentives and workplace accommodation cost reimbursements, to help small businesses hire and retain workers with disabilities?  Find out more on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. ET, by joining the USDOL Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) for the Webinar “Local and State Disability Inclusion Incentives and Resources for Small Businesses.”