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How to Protect and Accommodate Employees With Disabilities

How to Protect and Accommodate Employees With Disabilities

FromThe Employee Safety Podcast


How to Protect and Accommodate Employees With Disabilities

FromThe Employee Safety Podcast

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

30+ years after the American Disabilities Act, many organizations still struggle with granting reasonable accommodations. Requesting accommodation often forces individuals with disabilities to disclose private health information, putting both employees and employers in uncomfortable positions.This episode features Hannah Olson, Co-Founder and CEO of Disclo, a tech company that helps organizations manage health disclosures and accommodation requests. Hannah shares valuable insights on:Cultivating an inclusive safety culture that prioritizes privacyEnsuring compliance in the face of discrimination lawsuitsEncouraging able-bodied individuals to educate themselves on disabilities in the workplaceHannah also recommends the Job Accommodation Network for employees and the Disability Management Employer Coalition for organizations.The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or subscribing here.Listening on a desktop and can’t see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast on your favorite podcast player. 
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Employee Safety Podcast is for professionals responsible for the safety and well-being of their employees. Today’s world has a wide array of threats: wildfires, hurricanes, civil unrest, acts of violence, a global pandemic. We will discuss how to protect your employees from all of these threats—whether they’re in the office, working remotely, or traveling for business. Each episode features an interview with a leader in employee safety, discussing topics such as emergency preparedness, business continuity, critical communication, severe weather, pandemic response, and more.