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Ius Laboris

Quotas for Employing People With Disabilities in a Range of Countries

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The World Health Organisation states that over one billion people live with some form of disability. It has been observing 3 December as ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ since 1992....more

Hall Benefits Law

Accenture Report Finds Organizations with Disability-Inclusive Policies More Financially Successful

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According to a 2023 Accenture report, in conjunction with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, organizations implementing disability-inclusive policies and practices often have better...more

A&O Shearman

The world needs different

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Becoming a truly diverse and inclusive organisation remains a top priority, as A&O adds disability and social mobility to its focus....more

McGlinchey Stafford

Why We Pursued Mansfield Certification

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Readers have likely heard about Diversity Lab’s “Mansfield Rule” Certification process, which aims to “boost and sustain diversity” in legal leadership. As a firm that has always sought diverse candidates for open positions...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Integrating Digital Accessibility into Your DEI Strategy - August 15th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

When accessibility isn't part of your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, barriers are created, which can make it difficult for an individual with a disability to engage or interact with your business as...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Non-Visible Disabilities and Stigma: Tips for Building Acceptance and Belonging - January 11th, 9:00 am PT

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 41.1 million people have a disability in the United States. Not only do individuals with disabilities often face the impact of stigma related to stereotypes and myths regarding...more

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[Webinar] Diversity Training: Creating an Inclusive Workplace with Todd Inman - November 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

An inclusive workplace is one where people with all kinds of differences and disabilities feel welcome and valued for their contributions. It's a place where people with disabilities — both visible and invisible disabilities...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+

Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Closer Look At Research From McKinsey & Company: Women In The Workplace 2021

MoFo’s New York Litigation associate Lena Hughes recently hosted an informative and compelling conversation with McKinsey & Company’s Joanna Si, engagement manager and leader in McKinsey’s legal and professional services, to...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Creating Inclusive Work Environments for People with Disabilities with Lifelong Disability Rights Activist, Judith Heumann: On...

In this episode of On Record PR, Caitlan McCafferty goes on record with lifelong disability rights advocate Judith (Judy) Heumann to discuss how business leaders can best approach creating truly inclusive work environments,...more

Baker Donelson

Disability Accommodations in the Workplace: An HR and Legal Perspective

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The HR Perspective - Cory Christmas, training manager at Baker Donelson, has worked in human resources for more than 15 years, and he still recalls his first role with managerial responsibilities and advice he received that...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Four Takeaways from Circa’s Disability Employment Awareness Webinar

Circa was recently joined by one of its community-based organizations, Best Buddies, on a webinar to focus on the employment of individuals with disabilities. Best Buddies provided insight into its job program that focuses on...more

JAMS

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Powered by Inclusion

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One of our core values here at JAMS is embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities for everyone while respecting each other’s differences and supporting each other’s strengths. As we recognize National Disability...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

5 Ways to Create a More Disability Inclusive Culture

October is National Disability Employment Month which is a very important month to take note of since the unemployment rate of a person with a disability is twice as high as the rate for those without a disability (US Bureau...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Adding Accessibility to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continues to take workplaces by storm we are starting to see a growing trend of adding another letter to the DEI acronym and that is A for accessibility. Why Add in Accessibility to...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

[Webinar] 11th Annual Disability Justice Seminar: The Disproportionate Impact Of COVID-19 On Individuals With Disabilities - May...

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Robins Kaplan LLP, the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities invite you to the 11th Annual Disability Justice...more

Morgan Lewis

A Conversation on Intersecting Identities, Advocacy, and Allyship

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Women of intersecting identities—including race, gender identity, class, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and disability—face unique challenges in the workplace. Morgan Lewis, the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the...more

FordHarrison

[Webinar] Neurodivergence and Mental Health Diversity - Complimentary Diversity Webinar - December 9th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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Neurodiversity has been described as the viewpoint that neurological variations such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (“ADHD”) are not deficiencies, but instead are simply differences in how human brains...more

Baker Donelson

ABA Study Shows Disabled, LGBTQ+ Lawyers Face Discrimination in the Workplace; Sheds Light on Enhancing Experiences for Persons...

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A recent national study by the American Bar Association and the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University examined the experiences of LGBTQ+ attorneys and attorneys with health impairments and conditions, and those who...more

Littler

Littler Global Guide - Japan - Q1 2019

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On March 8, 2019, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) submitted a draft proposal to Congress, to amend the Act to Promote Women in Workplace....more

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