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EEOC Sues Aspire Nursing Homes for Sexual Orientation Discrimination
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Aspire Regional Partners, Inc., MSTC Development, Inc., and their nursing homes known as the Northwood Assisted Living and Northwood Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities (collectively, “Aspire”), violated federal law when they discriminated against a maintenance director because
EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination
AIKEN, S.C. – Wal-Mart Stores East, LP violated federal law when its Aiken, South Carolina retail store failed to provide reasonable accommodation to a part-time sales associate and then placed him on indefinite unpaid leave, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Ring Power Settles EEOC Race Discrimination Case
AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Ring Power Corporation, North and Central Florida’s CAT-brand heavy equipment dealer, has agreed to pay $65,000 and furnish comprehensive injunctive relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Plains and Copperhead Pipeline Companies Reach Settlement with EEOC for $1.75 Million
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Four national companies that jointly built and maintained oil & gas pipelines in New Mexico and Texas will pay $1,750,000 and provide other relief to settle a systemic race, national origin and sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit
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Gas Field Specialists to Pay $184,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Case
PHILADELPHIA – Gas Field Specialists, Inc. (GFS), a Potter County, Pennsylvania-based natural gas well service company, will pay $184,000 and provide significant injunctive and other non-monetary relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
EEOC Sues Skywest Airlines for Sex Discrimination
DALLAS – Utah-based SkyWest Airlines violated federal law by subjecting a female parts clerk to sexual harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today.
EEOC to Hold Commission Meeting in Buffalo Aug. 22 to Focus on Racial and Economic Justice
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced details about a listening session to take place in Buffalo, NY on Aug. 22, 2022. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. EDT and run until about 3 p.m. EDT. It
EEOC Sues Lacey’s Place for Pay Discrimination
CHICAGO — Lacey’s Place LLC Series Midlothian, doing business as Lacey’s Place, which owns and operates more than 30 video gaming parlors in Illinois, violated civil rights law by paying female district managers lower wages than male district managers on
WSJ: Diversity + Business
An insightful view of how diversity is changing the landscape of business.
HR Brew: Microsoft’s chief accessibility officer on stepping up disability inclusion efforts
Lay-Flurrie cites training, technology, and inclusion as key components to success.
When employees feel left out at work, they’re more likely to leave their jobs. And yet, 48% of US adults who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision report facing
Rehab Management: More Companies Are Employing People with Disabilities in Leadership Roles, Per Disability:IN
Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, in collaboration with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), released the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI) recently at Disability:IN’s 2022 Global Conference in Dallas.
The DEI is the world’s
New Haven Register: CT companies recognized as ‘Best Places to Work’ for disability inclusion
Several companies headquartered in Connecticut earned 100 percent scores in the 2022 Disability Equality Index, which comprises one of the leading measures of the workplace inclusion of people with disabilities.
Ridgefield-based Boehringer Ingelheim, Bloomfield-based Cigna, Stamford-based Gartner, Hartford-based The Hartford, Stamford-based
NJBIZ: 19 NJ companies earn top scores on 2022 Disability Equality Index
Disability:IN, in collaboration with the American Association of People with Disabilities, recently released the 2022 Disability Equality Index at the organization’s 2022 Global Conference in Dallas, which took place July 18 to 21.
A record 415 companies participated in this year’s
HR Brew: Despite progress toward inclusion, report finds few employees openly identify as disabled
The Disability Equality Index examined progress in disability inclusion at work.
Even as employers appear to make progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) employment numbers, the World Economic Forum reports that just 4% of global businesses prioritize disability inclusivity, despite
Axios: Communicators can drive disability inclusion
July is Disability Pride Month. It’s also the month that Congress signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law in 1990.
Why it matters: 26% of Americans have a disability, according to the CDC. That’s approximately 61 million, or one in
Bloomberg Law: Disability Representation on Boards Is Up, Yet Inclusion Lags
An increase in people with disabilities in boardrooms and corporate leadership isn’t always translating to more inclusive workplaces for rank-and-file employees.
Of the 415 companies that participated in the 2022 nonprofit Disability:IN’s Disability Equality Index Report, 30% have at least one
HR Dive: Disability Equality Index shows uptick in CEOs with disabilities
Employers have recognized that wellness resources are a form of disability affirmation, the report noted.
This year’s Disability Equality Index presents a notable upward trend: 126 companies reported having a senior executive that is known internally as being a person with
EEOC Sues Broadleaf and Conduent for Disability Discrimination
NEW YORK – Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc., a business services provider that operates the New York E-ZPass toll collection system, and Broadleaf Results, an employment agency, violated federal law when they both failed to accommodate a customer service
August Digital Accessibility Roundup
Welcome to Disability: IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for August.
At Disability:IN we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about our digital accessibility program, please contact Jeff Wissel, our Chief
EEOC to Hold Commission Meeting in Buffalo Aug. 22 to Focus on Racial and Economic Justice
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced today that it will hold a listening session in Buffalo, N.Y. on Aug. 22, 2022. The listening session will focus on racial and economic justice and is the first in the
Fast Company: Why inclusive marketing means accessible marketing
The disability community continues to be underrepresented and undervalued in advertising, but 3 core principles from Google’s accessible marketing playbook can help any brand improve.
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CNBC: Amazon, Starbucks and Google among best places to work for professionals with disabilities
In 2021, 77% of workers with disabilities said their employer has done a better job supporting them since the pandemic started. Now, companies are building on that support, with significant increases in leadership and boardroom diversity, according to the 2022 Disability Equality Index report
EEOC Announces Independent Study Confirming Pay Data Collection is a Key Tool to Fight Discrimination
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or the Commission) welcomed the report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (National Academies) issued today, which studied the EEOC’s historic, first-time collection of pay data from certain
EEOC Report Examines Trends in Federal EEO Directors Reporting Structure
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a report indicating progress in compliance with the requirement that EEO (equal employment opportunity) directors at federal agencies report directly to the heads of those agencies.
Disability:IN Announces the 2022 Inclusion Awards Winners
T-Mobile named Employer of the Year;
Bristol Myers Squibb wins ERG/BRG of the Year
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (July 26, 2022)—Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, today announced the 2022 Inclusion Award recipients. The awards recognize visionary brands and
EEOC Launches New Webpage for Tribal Programs
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Office of Field Programs has launched a new webpage for its tribal programs, the federal agency announced today.
EEOC Announces First Spanish Language Webinar for Employers
WASHINGTON – On Aug. 4, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a virtual EEO workshop for employers exclusively in Spanish, a first for the agency.
Vogue Business: Gucci Disrupts Disability Inclusion
Capsule collections have helped make adaptive fashion more mainstream, and a handful of brands are adding more inclusive HR policies, but Gucci is thinking far more broadly. The luxury house hopes to create systems change, a disruptive approach to disability
EEOC Opens Registration for 25th Annual EXCEL Conference
WASHINGTON – The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the opening of registration for the annual EXCEL (Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws) training conference. The virtual event, to be held Aug. 23-25, 2022, provides the federal and private
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Disability Equality Index® Shows More Companies Seek People with Disabilities for Leadership and Boardroom Roles in Bid to Modernize Disability Inclusion
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Companies use DEI findings to address workplace inequities as disability inclusion emerges as a new frontier for ESG investing and corporate social responsibility
DALLAS, July 19, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, in collaboration
Huntington Ingalls and NSC Technologies Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit for $350,000
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Staffing agency NSC Technologies, LLC and shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Incorporated agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Bloomberg: Workers With Disabilities Still Struggle to Get Hired
People with disabilities have remained chronically underemployed in the US for decades, despite the proven advantages that these individuals bring to the workplace. Here is how advocates and businesses are trying to change that.
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Kelley Williamson Company Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Case For $75,000
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Kelley Williamson Company, a Rockford-based gas station, and convenience store operator, will pay $75,000 and furnish other relief to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charging sexual harassment and improper disclosure
Armed Forces Services Corporation Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $60,000
SAN DIEGO – Armed Forces Services Corporation (AFSC), an Arlington, Virginia-based provider of health and wellness solutions to military service members, has agreed to pay $60,000 and provide other relief to resolve a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by
EEOC Issues Report on Women in STEM Jobs in the Federal Sector
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a report on the participation and experiences of women who work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) within the federal government. Although there has been a great deal
Colclough Named as EEOC’s New Director of Field Management Programs
WASHINGTON – Thomas Colclough has been named the new director of field management programs for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
“I am proud and pleased to continue my service at the EEOC in this
Rover’s Place to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Case
CHICAGO – A dog kennel company in suburban Chicago, Rover’s Place, will pay $60,000 and furnish other relief to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. The EEOC charged alleging
Green Lantern and Pullman Associates to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
NEW YORK – Green-Lantern Inn, Inc. and Pullman Associates, LLC, two commonly-owned Rochester, New York-based companies that own and operate the Mr. Dominic’s on Main and Mr. Dominic’s at the Lake restaurants in Rochester, New York, will pay $60,000 and
Applebee’s to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit Over Sexual Orientation and Race Discrimination, Retaliation for Complaining
TAMPA, Fla. – Neighborhood Restaurant Partners Florida, LLC (NRP), which operates an Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill restaurant in Plant City, Florida, has agreed to pay $100,000 and furnish comprehensive injunctive relief to settle a sexual orientation and race discrimination
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Brandon Dermatology Resolves EEOC Genetic Discrimination Finding
TAMPA, Fla. – Brandon Dermatology, a Tampa Bay-based medical practice, will compensate affected employees and furnish other relief to resolve a Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) finding made by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced
Lone Wolf Resources to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Lone Wolf Resources, L.L.C., an environmental remediation and construction services company based in Texas will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal
July Digital Accessibility Roundup
Welcome to Disability:IN’s monthly round up of digital accessibility news for July. At Disability:IN we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about our digital accessibility program, please contact Jeff Wissel, our Chief
Partner Spotlight: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin’s PATH to Neurodiversity
Lockheed Martin believes that diversity of thought is vital to innovation and is committed to bringing different perspectives to creating ground-breaking technologies that enable their customers to fulfill their important missions.
Two years ago, Lockheed Martin’s Rotary
EEOC Sues Hobby Lobby for Disability Discimination
ST. LOUIS – Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a national arts-and-crafts retailer, violated federal law when it refused to reasonably accommodate a cashier at its Olathe, Kansas store by allowing her to use a service dog and then fired her because
Waterway Gas and Wash Company Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Case
DENVER – Waterway Gas and Wash Company, a national provider of car wash services, will pay $70,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced
EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
RALEIGH, N.C. – Wal-Mart Stores East, LP violated federal law when it failed to provide a reasonable accommodation to an employee and then fired her after she made an internal ethics complaint of disability discrimination, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Major New England McDonald’s Owner/Operator to Pay $1,600,000 to Settle EEOC Class Harassment and Retaliation Suit
NEW YORK – Coughlin, Inc., a Vermont-based company that owns and operates ten McDonald’s franchise restaurants in Vermont and New Hampshire, will pay $1,600,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S.
US Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Host HIRE Roundtable on Making Workplaces More Inclusive
WASHINGTON – On June 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hosted an online discussion on skills-based hiring to promote equal employment opportunity in the
Hotel Owners to Pay $370,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
SEATTLE — GIPHX10, LLC, and Jaffer, Inc., Edmonton, Canada-based companies that operated as Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham until November 2021, have agreed to pay $370,000 to two female former housekeeping employees and to provide other relief to resolve a sexual
EEOC Sues Aurora Pro Services for Religious Discrimination
GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina-based company Aurora Renovations and Developments, LLC, doing business as Aurora Pro Services, a residential home service and repair company, violated federal law when it required employees to participate in religious prayer sessions as a condition
EEOC Adds X Gender Marker to Voluntary Questions During Charge Intake Process
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today full implementation of the opportunity to select a nonbinary “X” gender marker during the intake process for filing a charge of discrimination.
Disability:IN partners with Google to launch “All IN” toolkit at Cannes
Nearly 15% of the world’s population experiences some form of disability – yet historically, the portrayal of people with disabilities in marketing has rendered them all but invisible.
Disability:IN partnered with Google to launch “All In” – an accessible marketing playbook.
And
Disability:IN and Inclusion Works Surpass 200,000 Talented Hires
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Best-in-class global employment programs aim to improve disability representation in financial services, technology and other hard-to-hire sectors
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (June 23, 2022)—Disability:IN, the leading global organization driving business disability inclusion, today announced that more than 200,000 people
Media Advisory: EEOC & OFCCP to Host Hire Initiative Roundtable on Skills Based Hiring
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will host a third roundtable as part of its Hiring Initiative to Reimagine Equity (HIRE). The virtual roundtable, Skills Based Hiring:
EEOC Sues Staffing Company for National Origin Discrimination
ST. LOUIS – ResourceMFG, a national manufacturing specialty staffing company, violated federal law when it failed to refer an Oklahoma job applicant for employment because she was not born in the United States, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Pitch Perfect Challenge Sponsored by Mass Mutual
We are excited to announce the finalists for the Disability:IN 2022 Pitch Perfect Challenge!
In this exciting multi-round competition, certified Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs), Service-Disabled Veteran DOBEs, and Veteran DOBEs pitch their way to business opportunities.
These three businesses, including one
NMSDC and Disability:IN Will Host Events at the Dallas Sheraton Hotel July 18 – 22
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and Disability:IN are teaming up to promote five exciting days of events for our shared membership at the Dallas Sheraton Hotel the week of July 18.
The week will kick off with Disability:IN’s 2022 Global
EEOC Sues NSN, LLC for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
RALEIGH, N.C. – NSN, LLC, a Virginia Corporation which provides staffing for a licensing and vocational testing center in Raleigh, North Carolina, violated federal law by failing to accommodate an employee’s disability and then retaliating against her, the U.S. Equal
HVAC Contractor to Pay $361,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
SEATTLE — Spokane Valley-based HVAC contractor Air Control Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., which does business as Air Control Heating & Electric, Inc., has agreed to pay $361,000 to seven current and former female employees and to be subject to
Boise Recruiter to Pay $125,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho — Recruiting services company Jivaro Professional Headhunters will pay $125,000 to a former employee and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the former
EEOC Announces Registration Now Open for Training Courses
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against employment discrimination and providing outreach and education to the public announced today that its registration system for federal and private sector training courses
Viewpoint and CampusPoint to Pay $225,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
PORTLAND, Ore. — Construction software developer Viewpoint, Inc. and its recruiter CampusPoint Corporation will pay $225,000 and provide significant affirmative relief to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced
Baumann Farms to Pay Over $180,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment, Retaliation and National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit
MILWAUKEE – Baumann Farms LLP, a major agricultural company in central Wisconsin, will pay $180,812.50 and provide other significant relief to settle a sexual harassment, retaliation, and national origin discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),
EEOC Sues Novo Nordisk for Age Discrimination
NEW YORK – Novo Nordisk, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of insulin and diabetes care products based in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey, violated federal law when it denied a lateral transfer to a 62-year-old employee because of her age, the
June Digital Accessibility Roundup
For this month’s round up of digital accessibility news, we took a different approach: highlighting Disability:IN corporate partners and how they celebrated and recognized the importance of accessibility for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD – May 19). As always, if
EEOC Sues Del Frisco’s of Georgia for Firing Employee Because of Her Religion
ATLANTA – Del Frisco’s of Georgia, LLC, a restaurant located in Atlanta, violated federal law by firing a server when her religious beliefs conflicted with her work schedule, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it
HR Dive: Waters and Brown urge SEC to disclose demographic data to investors
In their efforts to address diversity and inclusion, companies and government agencies have drawn more attention to increasing representation of marginalized or underrepresented groups within both leadership and the organization’s workforce as a whole.
Many of those calls have come from
Giertsen to Pay $140,000 to Settle EEOC Race Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
MILWAUKEE – A Waukesha, Wisconsin construction and commercial real estate renovation company will pay $140,000 and furnish other relief to settle a lawsuit for racial harassment and retaliation brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency
EEOC v. Activision Blizzard Claims Process is Open
LOS ANGELES – On March 30, 2022, a federal court approved the settlement of a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) against Activision Blizzard, Inc., Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Activision Publishing, Inc., and King.com, Inc.
EEOC’s Pivot to Virtual Mediation Highly Successful, New Studies Find
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced that two new independent studies report overwhelming satisfaction with the EEOC’s mediation program as well as a successful transition from in-person to online mediation as a result of the
EEOC Sues Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. for Sexual Harassment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., a fast food chain headquartered in Newport Beach, California with restaurants throughout the United States, violated federal law by subjecting a female employee to sexual harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Konos Agrees to Pay $175,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Konos, Inc., a Michigan-based egg producer, will pay $175,000 and provide other relief to settle a sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. The EEOC
Partner Spotlight: Southwest Airlines
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Inclusion has always been at the Heart of Southwest Airlines®. Southwest recognizes, respects, and
EEOC Issues Federal Workforce Report for 2019
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released its Annual Report on the Federal Workforce for fiscal year 2019.
Restaurant Admits to Pregnancy Discrimination and Pays $30,000 to Resolve EEOC Lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana restaurant admitted that it violated federal law when it fired and then later refused to rehire a worker because she was pregnant as part of federal court resolution with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
Chairwoman Waters and Chairman Brown Urge SEC to Include Disability Disclosure
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) urge SEC Chair Gary Gensler to require diversity disclosure reporting including disability status. Get link to section Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) urge SEC Chair Gary
Lindsay Ford to Pay $105,000 to Settle EEOC Sex, National Origin and Racial Harassment Suit
BALTIMORE – Lindsay Ford and Lindsay Ford Management Company, an automobile dealership in Wheaton, Maryland, will pay $105,000 and furnish significant injunctive relief to settle a race/national origin/sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
EEOC Sues Grady Memorial Hospital for Disability Discrimination
ATLANTA – Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation, a public hospital in Atlanta, violated federal law by failing to accommodate its employee’s disability and then firing her because of her disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a recently
HR Brew: Exploring Employers’ Responsibilities for Digital Accessibility
As hybrid work continues, digital accessibility features are vital to many disabled workers. Get link to section As hybrid work continues, digital accessibility features are vital to many disabled workers.
ICYMI, yesterday, May 19, was Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD),
CNET: Accessibility Gains From the Pandemic Shouldn’t Be Forgotten, Advocates Say
Accommodations like remote work and captioning on video calls were a step in the right direction. But more can be done to support employees with disabilities going forward. Get link to section Accommodations like remote work and captioning on
EEOC Report Analyzes Situation of Workers with Disabilities in the Federal Workforce
WASHINGTON – In a newly issued report, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shows that opportunities for persons with disabilities in the federal workforce are improving, but that further progress is needed on retention and representation in leadership positions.
Owner of Brandon Denny’s to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC National Origin Harassment Lawsuit
TAMPA, Fla. – RREMC, LLC, doing business as Denny’s Restaurant, a Florida-based company and the third-largest Denny’s franchisee in the United States, has agreed to pay $45,000 to settle a national origin discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC Shines Spotlight on Discrimination and Opportunities in Construction
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today held a hearing which examined the severe and pervasive discrimination in the construction sector, especially against women and people of color. It also examined how to expand opportunities for historically
Presidente Supermarket to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
MIAMI – Presidente Supermarket No. 31, Inc., a Miami supermarket, has agreed to pay $75,000 and furnish comprehensive injunctive relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
U.S. EEOC and U.S. Department of Justice Warn against Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) each released a technical assistance document about disability discrimination when employers use artificial intelligence (AI) and other software tools to make employment decisions.
Media Advisory: EEOC and Justice Department to release AI and ADA resources
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division will each release new resources for employers and workers about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic fairness and the Americans with
EEOC, DOL and Other Federal Agencies Sign Memorandum of Understanding with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor and several other U.S. government entities today signed an agreement with the embassies of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to advance the protection of the rights of
Media Advisory: EEOC to Hold Hearing on Race, Sex, and National Origin Discrimination in Construction
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), will host a hearing on May 17 to examine discrimination based on race, national origin, and sex in construction and consider potential solutions to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the
RCC Partners to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
PHOENIX – RCC Partners, LLC, doing business as sandwich shop Subway 701 in Buckeye, Arizona, will pay $30,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency
151 Coffee to Pay $70,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
DALLAS – North Richland Hills, Texas-based 151 Coffee will pay $70,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
Media Advisory: EEOC to Sign Workplace Rights Partnerships with El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will join government officials from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and other federal agencies on May 10 to establish partnerships that help people from these countries who work in the U.S. understand their
EEOC Sues iTutorGroup for Age Discrimination
NEW YORK – Three integrated companies providing English-language tutoring services to students in China under the “iTutorGroup” brand name violated federal law by programming its online recruitment software to automatically reject older applicants because of their age, the U.S. Equal
Mental Health Awareness Month – Infographic & Resources
Observed each year in the United States for the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month is a critical conversation for corporate America. This important topic takes a global stage on October 10th for World Mental Health Day.
Leslie Wilson, EVP
May Digital Accessibility Roundup
May 19 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! Now In its 11th year, GAAD is a day to celebrate and learn about digital accessibility and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities around the globe who depend
May Digital Accessibility Roundup
May 19 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! Now In its 11th year, GAAD is a day to celebrate and learn about digital accessibility and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities around the globe who depend
EEOC Sues Eden Foods for Sexual Harassment
DETROIT – Eden Foods, Inc., an organic foods company headquartered in Clinton, Michigan that claims to be the premier natural foods company in the Americas, violated federal law by subjecting female employees to repeated sexual harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC, U.S. Department of Labor Hold Second Hire Initiative Roundtable to Advance Equal Opportunity
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) hosted today a virtual roundtable titled “Untapped Potential: Reimagining Equity for Workers with Gaps in Employment History,” as
The Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable and Nonprofit Disability:IN are Launching the Neurodiversity Career Connector, a Job Search Portal for Neurodivergent Candidates
Companies including CAI, Dell Technologies, EY, Freddie Mac, Google, HP, Microsoft, SAP, Spectrum Designs Foundation reaffirm commitment to neurodivergent candidates, an untapped talent pool that can help close record-high job openings.
SEATTLE, April 27, 2022 – To address the lack of
DLS Engineering Associates to Pay $70,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE – DLS Engineering Associates, LLC, a federal contractor based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, will pay $70,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) – Infographic & Resources
GAAD – Accessibility Related Infographic and Resources
Celebrated on May 19, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness for digital access and inclusion of more than one billion people with disabilities worldwide. It is a chance
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) – Infographic & Resources
GAAD – Accessibility Related Infographic and Resources
Celebrated on May 19, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness for digital access and inclusion of more than one billion people with disabilities worldwide. It is a chance
S&C Electric Company to Pay $315,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
CHICAGO – S&C Electric Company, a designer and manufacturer of switching and control products for power transmission and distribution headquartered in Chicago, will pay $315,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal
Media Advisory: EEOC and OFCCP to Host Second Hire Initiative Roundtable
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will host, as part of HIRE, a virtual roundtable entitled Untapped Potential: Reimagining Equity for Workers with Gaps
Agropur Agrees to Pay $79,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Agropur, Inc., a dairy processor and U.S. subsidiary of Canadian-based Agropur Cooperative, will pay $79,000 and provide other relief to settle a federal disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
Forbes: Supporting A Neurodiverse Workforce
Many organizations have expanded their diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts in response to nationwide protests against social injustice in recent years, as well as the growing recognition that companies need to take a leadership role in promoting a more
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EEOC Sues Hillstone for Age Discrimination
NEW YORK – Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc. violated federal law by denying employment to applicants age 40 and over for front-of-house positions at its two New York City locations because of their age, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEOC Announces Opening of 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that the 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection is now open. The deadline for submitting and certifying 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 Report(s) is May 17, 2022. To meet this
Software People, Inc. Settles EEOC Retaliation Lawsuit
NEW YORK – Software People, Inc., an IT support staffing agency based in Long Island, New York that contracts with local and state governmental agencies throughout the country, will institute anti-discrimination policies and provide significant training to settle a retaliation
EEOC Sues International Paper for Disability Discrimination
DALLAS – Memphis-based International Paper, Co., one of the world’s largest producers of fiber-based products such as packaging materials and fiber pulp, violated federal law by discriminating against an applicant based on his disability, ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), the federal agency
Cassone Leasing to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Case
NEW YORK – Cassone Leasing, Inc., a Ronkonkoma, Long Island-based company that leases and sells office trailers and storage containers, will pay $85,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Inclusion Works Virtual Disability Career Fair for Experienced Talent with Disabilities
Are you an experienced candidate with a disability? Join the Disability Virtual Career Fair.
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Heart of Cardon to Pay $115,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS – Heart of CarDon, a Bloomington, Indiana-based senior living community, will pay $115,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Join IN and Celebrate April as Autism Acceptance Month
Originally started in 1970 as “Autism Awareness Month,” the Autism community continuously calls for more than just ‘awareness’ but for public acceptance and celebration. Disability:IN views disability as a strength and we’re proud to offer a few key resources to
EEOC Sues North Memorial Health for Disability Discrimination Against Deaf Applicant
MINNEAPOLIS – North Memorial Health violated civil rights law when it failed to hire an applicant who is deaf because of her disability and failed to provide her a reasonable accommodation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in
EEOC to Add Non-Binary Gender Option to Discrimination Charge Intake Process
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it will promote greater equity and inclusion for members of the LGBTQI+ community by giving individuals the option to select a nonbinary “X” gender marker during the voluntary
April Digital Accessibility Roundup
Monthly Digital Accessibility Roundup for April 2022
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April Digital Accessibility Roundup
Monthly Digital Accessibility Roundup for April 2022
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April Digital Accessibility Highlights
Monthly Digital Accessibility Roundup for April 2022
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Court Approves EEOC’s $18 Million Settlement with Activision Blizzard
LOS ANGELES – U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has approved and entered the consent decree between Activision Blizzard, Inc. and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which includes $18 million in monetary relief and significant
EEOC Sues Carolina Title Loans / Community Loans of America for Race Harassment and Disability Discrimination
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Georgia-based Community Loans of America, Inc. and its subsidiary, Carolina Title Loans, Inc., violated federal law by subjecting an employee to a racially hostile work environment, by failing to accommodate her disability, and by firing her because
Partner Spotlight: Freddie Mac
Creating Neuro-Inclusion at Freddie Mac
“I was worried about applying for a job knowing that I have disabilities,” said Francine Heisler, an IT generalist in the Technology Analyst program, who is part of Freddie Mac’s 2021 neurodiversity hiring. “People don’t necessarily
EEOC Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Justification
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released its report on the agency’s performance during the 2021 fiscal year and its proposed budget for fiscal year 2023.
Why Keeping the Camera Off Creates Inclusive Virtual Meetings
It’s Okay to Keep the Camera Off!
Why this Creates Inclusive Virtual Meetings
As virtual meetings remain a regular part of most people’s workdays, creating an environment where folks feel empowered to keep their cameras off can have a strong impact for
EEOC Sues Tres Hijas Berry Farm for Sex Harassment And Retaliation
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Tres Hijas Berry Farm, LLC., an agricultural company that harvests and sells raspberries, violated federal law by allowing a class of employees, female and male, to be subjected to sex-based harassment and retaliation, the U.S. Equal Employment
DOBE Spotlight: Black Box Safety, Inc.
Owner: Jackson Dalton
Certified Since: 2020
HQ: El Cajon, CA
Product/Service: Industrial supplier of safety, office, Jan/San, emergency response and law enforcement products.
Company Website: https://blackboxsafety.com/
Pitch Perfect Challenge WinnerAbout Blackbox Safety, Inc.
BLACK BOX SAFETY, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business. They specialize in the prevention of serious
Starbucks Announces Plans for More Inclusive Stores
Starbucks is hoping to create more inclusive environments by adding 1,000 Starbucks Community Stores, which are led by employees who directly connect to the initiative or cause of that store. The stores, which number 150 today, strive to provide programming
Long John Silver’s to Pay $200,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
CHICAGO – Long John Silver’s will pay $200,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
We’re Only Beginning to Understand the Needs of Workers with Long Covid
Omicron likely added to the number of people with disabling long Covid, and HR has an opportunity to be proactive in creating a welcoming environment for them.
New analysis from the Center for American Progress (CAP) think tank estimates that there
EEOC Releases Information about Employment Discrimination Against Caregivers
WASHINGTON – The U.S.
Stevens Transport Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
DALLAS – Stevens Transport, the largest refrigerated trucking company in Texas, will pay $75,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
EEOC Announces Two Key Staff Appointments
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the appointment of two individuals to key Senior Executive Service (SES) managerial positions at the agency. Raymond Peeler and Sharyn Tejani have been selected by Chair Charlotte A. Burrows
The Value of Hiring People Who Think Differently
Providing jobs for neurodivergent individuals — those with autism, ADHD and other neurological differences — can give companies and society a boost.
Businesses have a growing need for strong problem-solving skills and unconventional thinking, especially in their ever-more-complex technology operations. According
New Microsoft Program Connects Recruiters with Neurodivergent Talent
The Neurodiversity Career Connector aims to help employers tap into the neurodiverse talent pool.
In February, Microsoft Accessibility, which provides disability hiring resources for job seekers and employers, announced the pilot phase of its Neurodiversity Career Connector (NDCC), a job portal
EEOC Sues Chipotle for Sexual Harassment, Constructive Discharge
SEATTLE — Fast food chain Chipotle Services LLC and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., violated federal law by subjecting young female employees to egregious and ongoing sexual harassment from October 2019 to June 2020, severe enough to force two employees to
EEOC Announces Dates for 2022 EXCEL Virtual Conference
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is announcing a call for speakers and presenters for its 25th annual Examining Conflicts in Employment Law (EXCEL) Training Conference, which will be held virtually on August 23-25, 2022.
EEOC Sues Riverwalk Post-Acute for Race Harassment and Retaliation
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Riverwalk Post-Acute, a Riverside skilled nursing facility, violated federal law by allowing a class of Black employees to be subjected to racial harassment and one employee to be retaliated against, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEOC Sues North Georgia Foods For Sex Harassment and Retaliation At Murphy Burger King
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – North Georgia Foods, Inc., a Georgia-based company operating as Burger King in Murphy, North Carolina, unlawfully discriminated against a pregnant employee, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged in a lawsuit filed today. The EEOC said
Spotlight on Mentoring: Dragonfli Group LLC & United Healthcare Group
Spotlight on Mentoring with Dragonfli Group LLC & United Healthcare Group
Mentee: Dragonfli Group LLC, Glenn Ballard, Founder, President, and CEO, certified DOBE and LGBTE.
Website: www.dragonfligroup.com
Mentor: UnitedHealth Group (UHG), Titus Martin, Associate Director Supplier Diversity
Website: www.unitedhealthgroup.com, https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/suppliers/supplier-registration/supplier-diversity.html
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Saint Clare’s Health to Pay $77,550 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
NEWARK, N.J. – Saint Clare’s Health, a division of Prime Healthcare Services that operates two hospitals in Morris County, New Jersey, will pay $77,550 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC Chair Applauds Passage of Ending Forced Arbitration Act
WASHINGTON – The Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) welcomed the President’s signing of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, H.R. 4445, into law today at a White House ceremony.
The new law
Court Holds Sherwood Food Distributors in Contempt for Violation of EEOC Consent Decree in Class Sex Discrimination Case
CLEVELAND – A federal judge has entered an opinion and order finding Detroit-headquartered Sherwood Food Distributors, LLC in contempt of court for failing to pay its payroll tax liability in violation of the consent decree previously entered by the court
Top Global Champions for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Survey
We are excited to join WEConnect International to rollout the 2022 Top Global Champions for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Survey, to recognize corporations and large buying organizations that lead with global inclusive sourcing efforts.
The survey includes questions on 2021 U.S.
March Digital Accessibility Highlights
Monthly Digital Accessibility Roundup for March 2022
At Disability:IN we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about our digital accessibility program, please contact Jeff Wissel, our Chief Accessibility Officer.
Upcoming Digital Accessibility Events at
Pensec Settles EEOC Race Discrimination Claim
MILWAUKEE – Pensec, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation which operates nine McDonald’s fast food restaurants, will pay $31,137 and furnish other relief to resolve a race discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced
TrueBlue and PeopleReady to Pay $125,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
WASHINGTON – TrueBlue, Inc. and PeopleReady, Inc., labor sourcing companies with offices across the United States, will pay $125,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to resolve a federal disability discrimination suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),
Eureka Stone Quarry to Pay $58,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment Suit
PHILADELPHIA – Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc., a company engaged in mining and sales of sand, stone and other materials in eastern Pennsylvania, will pay $58,000 and furnish significant injunctive relief to settle a race and retaliatory harassment lawsuit brought by
AMG Specialty Hospital to Pay $82,481 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque-AMG Specialty Hospital, LLC and Acadiana Management Group, LLC, operating AMG Specialty Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M., will pay $82,481 and furnish other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Blue Sky Vision Pays $67,590 to Resolve EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
DETROIT — Blue Sky Vision, L.L.C., a Delaware-based management services organization that provides support to eye care providers, will pay $67,590 and provide other relief to settle a federal disability-discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),
2022 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo Registration is Now Open
The 2022 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo is now live! Join us from July 18 to the 21 in Dallas, Texas. #AreYouIN?
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Federal Labor Agencies Host Online Discussion on Preventing Retaliation and Securing Racial Justice in the Workplace
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will host an online dialogue entitled “Ending Retaliation, Securing Racial and Economic Justice in the Workplace” to discuss
EEOC Employees Receive Presidential Rank Award
WASHINGTON- Two U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) employees were awarded the Presidential Rank Award by President Joe Biden in recognition of their exceptional leadership, accomplishments and service.
EEOC Chief Information Officer Bryan Burnett and EEOC Acting Director, Field Management Programs
Groendyke Transport / McKenzie Property Management to Pay $65,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A trucking company and a property management company will pay $65,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
UK-Based Delsion Claims First Ever Disability-Owned Business Enterprise Accreditation Outside of USA
The highly sought-after Disability:IN approval holds potential for partnerships with globally recognised brands
A UK/Wales-based business has become the first ever business outside of the US to be accredited as a Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) by Disability:IN, the global organization
Ranew’s Management Company to Pay $250,000 to Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
ATLANTA – Ranew’s Management Company, Inc. (“Ranew’s”), a local, state, and national provider of fabrication, coating, and assembly products, will pay $250,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency
EEOC Releases Analysis of Older Workers in the Federal Workforce
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a report on workers age 40 and over in the federal workforce with details regarding pay disparities, the proportion of older workers on staff, complaints of age discrimination, and
DOBE Spotlight: Dusty Studio Limited
Owner: Dustin Grella
Certified Since: 2019
HQ: Medina, OH
Product/Service: Animation
Company Website: http://dustystudio.com
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About Dustin Grella of Dusty Studio
Why did you become an entrepreneur?
After I finished graduate school, the film I created for my thesis project, Prayers
EEOC Sues Kelley Williamson Company for Sexual Harassment
CHICAGO – Kelley Williamson Company, which owns and operates gas stations and convenience stores, violated federal law when it subjected a female employee at its Byron, Illinois gas station and convenience store to sexual harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
DOBE Spotlight: Reveille Trading Company
About Calvin Harris of Reveille Trading Company
Why did you become an entrepreneur?
I became an entrepreneur because I saw a problem in the coffee world, and I knew that it was something that I could fix. I realized that by
American Freight Furniture and Mattress to Pay $5 Million to Settle Nationwide EEOC Sex Discrimination Suit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – American Freight Management Company, LLC, which does business as American Freight Furniture and Mattress, will pay $5 million in monetary relief and provide job opportunities to women previously denied them, among other relief, to settle a federal
EEOC Sues Pneuline Supply for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
GREELEY, Colo. – Greeley, Colorado parts manufacturer Pneuline Supply, Inc., fired an employee who has a severe hearing impairment because of her disability and/or need for accommodation and in retaliation for requesting an accommodation and complaining about discrimination, the U.S.
February Digital Accessibility Highlights
February Series
We are launching our monthly Accessibility Highlights from our Chief Accessibility Officer, Jeff Wissel, and our Accessibility Resource, Lainey Feingold. At Disability:IN, we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about our
Monthly Digital Accessibility Highlights
February Series We are launching our monthly Accessibility Highlights from our Chief Accessibility Officer, Jeff Wissel, and our Accessibility Resource, Lainey Feingold. At Disability:IN, we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have questions about
Wellpath to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Case
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Tennessee-based Wellpath, LLC, a provider of health services in correctional facilities, will pay $75,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a religious discrimination suit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal
CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion
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Understanding that we are all operating in an unprecedented environment with multiple, competing interests for the time and attention of the CEO, we are writing to you – from a CEO to
HR Tech Series: 100 CEOs Now on Board to Advance Disability Inclusion
Fortune 500, finance, tech and healthcare leaders sign Disability:IN’s CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion and pledge to take the Disability Equality Index
Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, announced that 100 CEOs have signed the CEO
HR Tech Series: 100 CEOs Now on Board to Advance Disability Inclusion
Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, announced that 100 CEOs have signed the CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion as part of Disability:IN’s global ‘CEOs Are IN’ campaign. In the letter, CEOs call on peers
January Accessibility Highlights
Monthly Digital Accessibility Roundup We are launching our monthly Accessibility Highlights from our Chief Accessibility Officer, Jeff Wissel, and our Accessibility Resource, Lainey Feingold. At Disability:IN, we know that digital accessibility impacts all aspects of disability inclusion. If you have
Protocol: Tech CEOs Vow to Evaluate Disability Inclusion Practices
Nearly 100 leaders have signed a letter urging other Fortune 500 companies to join them in furthering disability equality
About 100 company leaders are pressing their colleagues to improve the workplace for people with disabilities and evaluate their inclusion of people
Protocol: Tech CEOs Vow to Evaluate Disability Inclusion Practices
Nearly 100 leaders have signed a letter urging other Fortune 500 companies to join them in furthering disability equality About 100 company leaders are pressing their colleagues to improve the workplace for people with disabilities and evaluate their inclusion of
100 CEOs Now on Board to Advance Disability Inclusion
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (Jan. 27, 2022)—Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, today announced that 100 CEOs have signed the CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion as part of Disability:IN’s global ‘CEOs Are IN’ campaign. In the letter,
100 CEOs Now on Board to Advance Disability Inclusion
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (Jan. 27, 2022)—Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, today announced that 100 CEOs have signed the CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion as part of Disability:IN’s global ‘CEOs Are IN’ campaign. In the letter,
Tampa Bay Delivery Service to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
TAMPA – Tampa Bay Delivery Service, LLC, an Amazon delivery service provider in the Tampa Bay area, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal
EEOC Sues Verona Area School District for Pay Discrimination
CHICAGO – Verona Area School District (VASD), which serves Verona and parts of Fitchburg and Madison, Wisconsin, violated federal law when it paid female special education teachers and a school psychologist lower wages than male employees doing the same work,
EEOC Releases New Guide for Federal Employees Filing Employment Discrimination Appeals
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released today a “Guide to Writing Appeal Briefs for Unrepresented Complainants”, intended to assist federal employees and applicants with their employment discrimination complaint appeals to the EEOC.
National Car Dealers to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Car dealers Victory Automotive Group, Inc. and Cappo Management XXIX, Inc. will pay $150,000 and hire a consultant to facilitate changes to their policies and training practices to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S.
Don’s Specialty Meats to Pay $67,500 to Resolve EEOC Lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – Don’s Specialty Meats, Inc., a food preparer and retailer in Scott and Carencro, Louisiana, has agreed to pay a former employee $67,500 to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency
EEOC and DOL Unveil HIRE Initiative to Advance Equal Opportunity at Work
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) today hosted a roundtable discussion to launch the Hiring Initiative to Reimagine Equity (HIRE).
Vantage Oil & Gas Exploration Companies Settle EEOC Disability Claim
HOUSTON – Two oil and gas exploration companies — Vantage Energy Services, Inc. and Vantage International Management Company Pte. Ltd. — will pay $54,500 and provide training to its managers and human resources staff to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit
Neurodivergent People Make Great Leaders, Not Just Employees
One of the most pernicious stereotypes is that neurodivergent people are only a good fit for subordinate positions or working in highly technical or individual roles.
People don’t usually attend voluntary training sessions on neurodiversity inclusion with the intention to ask
Neurodivergent People Make Great Leaders, Not Just Employees
One of the most pernicious stereotypes is that neurodivergent people are only a good fit for subordinate positions or working in highly technical or individual roles. People don’t usually attend voluntary training sessions on neurodiversity inclusion with the intention to
Forbes: Five Realistic New Year’s Resolutions For Small Business Owners
Small business owners often go into the new year with the goal of strengthening and expanding their business. Like all new year’s resolutions, these plans can be limited when business owners are hit with the day-to-day challenges of life. However,
Forbes: Five Realistic New Year’s Resolutions For Small Business Owners
Small business owners often go into the new year with the goal of strengthening and expanding their business. Like all new year’s resolutions, these plans can be limited when business owners are hit with the day-to-day challenges of life. However,
“Non-apparent disability” vs. “Hidden” or “Invisible disability” – which term is correct?
Many disabilities, such as mental illnesses, learning and attention issues, some physical illnesses, neurodiversity, and many other disabilities are not apparent. Below is some suggested guidance from Disability:IN in speaking about such disabilities:
“Non-apparent disability”: This is the terminology Disability:IN uses
“Non-apparent disability” vs. “Hidden” or “Invisible disability” – which term is correct?
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Become a NextGen Leader
Application Deadline: January 7, 2022 The NextGen Leader Initiatives are committed to increasing opportunities for individuals who represent all segments of diversity. POC, women, veterans, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community with disabilities are especially encouraged to
Business Insider: Surgeon General’s Recent Mental Health Warning is Something Business Leaders Shouldn’t Ignore
The surgeon general’s recent mental health warning is something business leaders and managers shouldn’t ignore, according to a leading diversity consultant
Last week, the surgeon general published a report on the “devastating” state of youth mental health. The report is a
Business Insider: Surgeon General’s Recent Mental Health Warning is Something Business Leaders Shouldn’t Ignore
The surgeon general’s recent mental health warning is something business leaders and managers shouldn’t ignore, according to a leading diversity consultant Last week, the surgeon general published a report on the “devastating” state of youth mental health. The report is
2021 Year in Review
As 2021 draws to a close, the time is right to reflect on all that we have accomplished together even as we continue to navigate through a global pandemic and an ever-changing workforce. Above it all, it has brought to
2021 Year in Review
As 2021 draws to a close, the time is right to reflect on all that we have accomplished together even as we continue to navigate through a global pandemic and an ever-changing workforce. Above it all, it
Hiring: Inclusion Works Program Consultant
Disability:IN Inclusion Works (IW) Program Consultants’ Job Description Provide unlimited disability inclusion consulting to Disability:IN Inclusion Works’ participating companies that are assigned; Facilitate connections between the participating Inclusion Works companies in the Community of Corporations to share
Forbes: Disabled Entrepreneurs Speak Out On The Choice To Go It Alone And Be Your Own Boss
For many individuals with disabilities of working age, pursuing traditional employment can be a daunting prospect strewn with challenges and uncertainties. A good number of these relate to whether, in a competitive jobs market, it will even be possible to
Forbes: Disabled Entrepreneurs Speak Out On The Choice To Go It Alone And Be Your Own Boss
For many individuals with disabilities of working age, pursuing traditional employment can be a daunting prospect strewn with challenges and uncertainties. A good number of these relate to whether, in a competitive jobs market, it will even be possible to
Spotlight on Mentoring: UKG and WeCo
Mentee: Lynn Wehrman, President & Founder Website: www.theweco.com Mentor: Mike May, Senior Director, Technology Partner Website: www.kronos.com Conversation: Kathleen Castore, Disability:IN Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant met with Michael May from UKG and Lynn Wehrman from WeCo Accessibility Services to
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Business Insider names Jill Houghton, President & CEO of Disability:IN, as one of 100 People Transforming Business
Skip to content Home / News & Events / The Disability INclusion Blog / Business Insider names Jill Houghton, President & CEO of Disability:IN, as one of
Providing Visual Descriptions is a Corporate Best Practice for Disability Inclusion
Disability:IN, the global non-profit advancing disability inclusion and equality in business, recommends providing visual descriptions as a corporate best practice. Visual descriptions are an opportunity for the speaker to introduce a few salient points about themselves, which can include physical
Jeff Wissel joins Disability:IN as Chief Accessibility Officer
Jeff has a distinguished career with Fidelity Investments over the past 28 years. Jeff started Fidelity Investments as a Mutual Fund Representative and worked in a variety of roles including multiple Pilot Start up Roles. In March of 2010, Jeff
Disability:IN Receives Philanthropic Support from USAA to Help Veterans with Disabilities Find Jobs
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (Nov. 8, 2021)—Disability:IN, the global non-profit advancing disability inclusion and equality in business, today announced philanthropic support from USAA to increase employment opportunities for veterans. USAA, a Disability:IN corporate partner, has provided a grant of
Business Insider: Interview with The Equity Talk
When Jill Houghton talks about people with disabilities, her eyes light up, her voice projects, and she flashes a smile that illustrates an appreciation for the work she does as the CEO of the global nonprofit
The Equity Talk: Business Insider Launches New Series
It was the summer of 2020, and George Floyd had just been murdered by the police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis. The blaring sounds of helicopters, protest chants, and police sirens filled the streets of several
Fast Company: Disability is the missing piece in the DEI Puzzle
Disability:IN is helping companies hire more people with disabilities while expanding the global conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion have become hot topics in corporate America. In the wake of Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, and
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Partner Spotlight: Salesforce Accessibility
What would it be like to walk into a conference room as a blind person and trip over a random chair, because someone carelessly reconfigured the room you had so carefully memorized? Or how would it feel as
CNBC Make It: People with Disabilities Still Face Barriers Finding Work During the Pandemic
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CNBC Make It: People with disabilities still face barriers finding work during the pandemic—here’s how companies can help
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“The Missing Piece” – Disability:IN’s New Brand Video highlights Disability Inclusion as part of the Diversity Dialogue
What makes a business successful? Image? Revenue? Returns? Of course, those are all important.
But what if there’s a missing piece that could drive your company’s success in a more meaningful way?
What if…that piece was a shift in mindset? One
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Disability:IN Named in Fast Company’s First Annual List of “Brands That Matter”
Recognition advances Disability:IN as a game-changing global brand for people with disabilities in the workplace.
Alexandria, VA, October 26, 2021 – Fast Company announced today its first annual Brands That Matter list, honoring brands that do more
Disability:IN Named in Fast Company’s First Annual List of “Brands That Matter”
Recognition advances Disability:IN as a game-changing global brand for people with disabilities in the workplace.
Alexandria, VA, October 26, 2021 – Fast Company announced today its first annual Brands That Matter list, honoring brands that do more
Jackson Dalton of Blackbox Safety, Inc wins Disability:IN’s Pitch Perfect Challenge
On Tuesday, October 19th, Disability:IN hosted the final round of the Pitch Perfect Challenge.
The challenge, which went through a Semi-Final round and then a Final round, involved eight Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs) as they pitched their ideas to
Disability Inclusion: Missing in the Diversity Dialogue?
The definition of what it means to be an “ethical” company has always been fluid, but today we are at an inflection point in the breadth and expansion of ethics and the roles of General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers.
2021 World Mental Health Day
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Partner Spotlight: PNC Financial Services Group
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Partner Spotlight: The Boeing Company
Local efforts help Boeing enhance disability inclusion with neurodiversity certification.
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Fabrication Electrical Center of Excellence (ECoE) in Mesa, Arizona, is building a strong and inclusive team that plays a key
Partner Spotlight: Microsoft
With workers with disabilities being paid as little as $2 an hour in 42 states, National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a time to honor, reflect and bring awareness.
More than 40 million people in the United States have a
Let’s Celebrate Disability in the Workplace
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Let’s Celebrate Disability in the Workplace
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Partner Spotlight: Dell Technologies
At Dell Technologies, we believe everyone has unique strengths and skills to contribute to the workplace. We strive to create an environment that is inclusive, accessible, and inspiring, and I am proud that our efforts were recently
Disability:IN Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month with Events Featuring Singer Mandy Harvey, Fortune 500 CEOs, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities and More
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Multiple activities aim to bring attention to the untapped potential of 1.3 billion people globally with disabilities
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (September 22, 2021)—Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, will mark Disability Employment
Disability:IN Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month with Events Featuring Singer Mandy Harvey, Fortune 500 CEOs, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities and More
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Multiple activities aim to bring attention to the untapped potential of 1.3 billion people globally with disabilities
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (September 22, 2021)—Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business, will mark Disability Employment
CNBC: Hybrid working will now allow more people with disabilities to enter labor force, Ted Kennedy Jr. says
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2axend: DOBE Semi-Finalist
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Daniel “Danny” Tanchez is a May 2018 graduate from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor’s in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. He
Partner Spotlight: Raytheon Technologies
Don Chan has always had the mind of an engineer. Any time he sees a problem, he seeks a solution.
In middle school, back in the late 1970s, he had trouble completing assignments quickly; he was born with cerebral palsy,
Spotlight on Mentoring: 2axend & Takeda
Mentee: Corey Axelrod, Founder & CEO, 2axend
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Mentor: Joyce Eriksen-Eggers, Director of Supplier Diversity, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
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Conversation: Kathleen Castore, Disability:IN Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant chats with 2axend and Takeda Pharmaceuticals to revisit their mentoring
Partner Spotlight: Marriott International
Marriott International has always focused on welcoming all – from our guests to our associates to our hotel owners and suppliers, regardless of race, nationality, gender, gender identity, age or ability. Open arms are in our DNA, which is only
Nasdaq’s New Board Diversity Reporting Rule Is a Missed Opportunity for People with Disabilities
Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities Say Nasdaq’s New Board Diversity Reporting Rule Is a Missed Opportunity for People with Disabilities
Disability:IN, along with the American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD), co-creators of the Disability Equality
Partner Spotlight: Rethink Benefits
Rethink’s personalized consulting is a lifeline for parents of children with disabilities.
The last year has proved that employees’ home lives can’t be ignored. Rethink’s suite of 24/7 virtual consultations, online evidence-based training and support plays a critical role in
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Minority Mental Wellness – Disability:IN Webinar
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Equilar Partners with Disability:IN to Advance the Inclusion of Board Candidates with Disabilities
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Equilar, the leading provider of corporate leadership data solutions, today announced a partnership with Disability:IN, the global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business. It is the first partnership dedicated to advancing boardroom diversity through the
The 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
From Jill Houghton, Disability:IN President & CEO
It has been 31 years since the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act – a landmark federal law that protects the rights of all people with disabilities.
Globally, people
2021 Disability Inclusion Findings in the ‘New Normal’
From Jill Houghton, Disability:IN President & CEO
We just wrapped up our 24th annual global Disability:IN conference, or what we call our family reunion. Not even a global pandemic could keep us away from each other. In fact, the
2021 Disability:IN Conference Wrap-Up
Our annual conference gets larger each year, and 2021 is our biggest yet! We held our second virtual conference and had over 4,000 attendees from nearly 50 countries!
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One Billion People with Disabilities are Key to the Global Economic Recovery in Historically Tight Labor Market: 2021 Disability Equality Index®
Demand for an Inclusive Culture, Improved Benefits, and Flexible Work Will Drive Talent to the 272 Companies Named as a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’
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Disability:IN Strongly Condemns Anti-Semitism
Disability:IN recognizes that no person should face violence based on their heritage, religion, disability, race, or whom they love. We stand unequivocally against the anti-Semitism running rampant across the world.
According to the FBI, Jews are the most targeted religious
Important 2021 Virtual Conference Information
Disability:IN is excited to welcome you to our Virtual Conference & Expo! We are expecting our largest turn-out yet, with over 3,000 registered attendees, from over 50 different countries.
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Hire Through Retire Podcast with Jill Houghton
In this episode, Bill and Heather are joined by Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN. Jill and her team at Disability:IN have empowered more than 200 leading brands to advance disability inclusion and equality through
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EEOC Sues Symphony of Joliet for Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination
CHICAGO – Symphony of Joliet, a nursing home, rehabilitation center and long-term residential care facility in Joliet, Ill., violated federal civil rights laws by disadvantaging pregnant employees in various ways, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit
EEOC Sues Long Island Diner to Stop Owners’ Harassment of Female Employees
NEW YORK – Stardust Diners, Inc., a restaurant that has operated for decades in East Meadow, Nassau County, N.Y., under the name Colony Diner, violated federal law by subjecting its female employees to harassment on the basis of sex, the
Autos of Dallas Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination
PLANO, Texas — An African American auto salesman was subjected to harassment because of his race and color by AOD Ventures, Inc., doing business as Autos of Dallas, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced
Transportation Company to Pay $40,000 to Settle EEOC Race Harassment Lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – American River Transportation Company (ARTCO), headquartered in Decatur, Ill., will pay a former employee $40,000 to resolve a racial harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. ARTCO provides
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EEOC Issues Updated COVID-19 Technical Assistance
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted updated and expanded technical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions arising under the federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. The EEOC also posted a new resource for
EEOC Condemns Antisemitism in Unanimous Resolution
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unanimously approved a resolution condemning the recent violence, harassment, and acts of bias against Jewish individuals in the United States, the agency announced today. The resolution reaffirms the Commission’s commitment
Meijer, Inc. Pays $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
DETROIT – Meijer, Inc., a grocery store chain based in Grand Rapids, Mich., will pay $30,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. The
Ryder and Kimco Settle EEOC Race Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuits for $2 Million
LOS ANGELES – Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc., a Miami-based transportation and supply chain solutions company, and Orange County-based staffing agency Kimco Staffing Services, Inc. will pay $1 million each, for a total of $2 million, and provide significant injunctive relief
Using AI for Disability Inclusion
Author: Laurie A. Henneborn, Managing Director, Accenture Research at Accenture
Imagine finding your dream job only to be rejected because a computer algorithm misinterpreted your facial expressions or decided that the tone of your voice during your initial interview made
Amada Senior Care Resolves EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case and Will Pay $250,000 to Caregivers
DENVER – Joyvida, LLC, which operates under the name Amada Senior Care and provides personal care services in the Colorado Springs, Denver and Pueblo areas, will pay $250,000 and commit to significant changes in its business practices to end a
American Addiction Centers Settles EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
DALLAS – Dallas-based Greenhouse Outpatient Center and its parent company, American Addiction Centers, agreed to damages of $146,613 and provide other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency
Disability:IN Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2021
Disability:IN joins our corporate partners and the global disability community to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 20, 2021. GAAD recognizes what Disability:IN knows to be true: there is no disability inclusion without digital
EEOC Collects Over $4.8 Million on Judgment in Labor Trafficking Case Against Maui Pineapple for Thai Farmworkers
LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that $4.8 million has been recovered to satisfy a judgment in a national origin and race discrimination lawsuit brought by the EEOC against Maui Pineapple. The EEOC brought
EEOC Hosts Free Event Highlighting the Impact of COVID-19 on the Asian American Community
MIAMI – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency tasked with enforcing laws against employment discrimination and harassment, announced today that it is hosting a free virtual event on May 20.
“Civility for All: Navigating the
Pinnacle Logistics to Pay $45,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Charge
PHILADELPHIA — Pinnacle Logistics, a trucking and aviation services company in Allentown, Pa., will pay $45,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to conciliate a sexual harassment charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Construction Company Hathaway Dinwiddie Settles EEOC Discrimination Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES — San Francisco-based Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company will pay $725,000 and furnish other relief to settle a racial harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Hathaway served as the
EEOC Sues Modern Polymers, Inc. for Sexual Harassment
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Modern Polymers, Inc., a North Carolina corporation that operates a single polymer molding facility in Cherryville, N.C., violated federal law when it subjected a female employee to a sexually hostile work environment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
EEOC Sues Hiland Dairy for Disability Discrimination
ST. LOUIS – Hiland Dairy Foods, a Missouri-based producer and distributor of dairy products, violated federal law when it refused to hire a man to work in its Norman, Okla., plant because he was vision-impaired, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
EEOC Hosts ‘Civility for All: Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 on the Asian American Community’
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USAble Life to Pay $90,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Discrimination Suit
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – USAble Life (USAL), an insurance company based in Florida and Little Rock, will pay $90,000 to settle a retaliation discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Jordan Carriers to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. – Jordan Carriers, Inc., an over-the-road trucking company headquartered in Natchez, Miss., has agreed to pay $60,000 and furnish other significant relief to settle a federal lawsuit charging disability discrimination brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
New Federal Court Opinion Should Not Affect Corporate Commitment to Digital Accessibility
In 2017, after the first federal court web accessibility trial in the United States, a federal judge in Miami ruled that the Winn-Dixie grocery chain violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by maintaining an inaccessible website. On April 7, 2021 the
Logisticare Solutions, LLC to Pay $120,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
PHOENIX – A non-emergency medical transportation company with a call center located in Phoenix, Ariz., will pay $120,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency
Lake States Lumber to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
MINNEAPOLIS – Lake States Lumber, Inc., a company operating in Duluth, Minn., has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
According to
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EEOC Co-Chairs Public Service Recognition Week 2021
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Wild Fork Foods to Pay $130k to Settle EEOC Suit for National Origin / Race Harassment and Retaliation
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EEOC To Host 24th Annual Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws (EXCEL) Training Conference
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Companies Follow the Roadmap to Mental Wellness
By Leslie L. Wilson, M.S.
Senior Vice President, Global Workplace Initiatives
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Fifteen years ago, my family experienced a mental health crisis. Not just one of us, but all of us.
For too long, my family did nothing because
EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination
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EEOC Examines Connections Between COVID-19 and Civil Rights
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Imperial Pacific Pays $105,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Suit
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EEOC Announces Opening of 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection
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Design and Integration, Inc. Will Pay $25,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
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El Vallarta Restaurants to Pay $85,000 to Teen Harassed by Supervisor
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EEOC Sues C and C Power Line for Race Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
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Aeon Global Health Sued by EEOC for Sex and Race Harassment and Retaliation
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EEOC Sues AMG Specialty Hospital for Sex Harassment by Chief Clinical Officer
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EEOC Sues AMG Specialty Hospital for Sex Harassment by Chief Clinical Officer
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EEOC to Hold Public Hearing on April 28 to Examine Civil Rights Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Workplace
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Bay Club to Pay $500,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
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EEOC to Hold First All Virtual Public Hearing on April 28
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U.S. EEOC Hosts 2021 Legal Update Workshop
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Helados La Tapatia to Pay $200,000 to Settle Suit with EEOC for Hispanic-Preference Hiring
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Sealy Management Company to Pay $88,785 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit
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Climatemp Cooling & Heating to Pay $175,000 to Settle EEOC Sex and Race Discrimination Lawsuit
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Dollar General Will Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
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Update on Nasdaq Board Diversity Proposal
This week, Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) submitted additional comments to the SEC regarding Nasdaq’s proposed rule on board diversity. Disability:IN Board Chair Chad Jerdee and AAPD Board Chair Ted Kennedy, Jr. wrote in part,
Jacinta S. Ma Appointed Director of EEOC’s Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
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EEOC Sues Charter Senior Living for Disability Discrimination
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Menards to Pay $25,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
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EEOC Sues New York School District for Equal Pay Violation
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EEOC Sues DBBH Holdings for Retaliatory Discharge
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Family Tree Farms to Pay $40,000 to Resolve EEOC Sex Discrimination Charges
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Disability:IN Strongly Condemns AAPI Hate and Violence
Disability:IN is committed to condemning all violence, bigotry, racism and xenophobia towards the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We were deeply saddened by the events that took place in Atlanta on March 16th which resulted in the deaths
Helpful materials on the Disability Equality Index
Interested in participating in the Disability Equality Index, but would like more information? We’ve gathered the most useful resources in one spot to help you get started. In addition, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you’d have
Partner Spotlight: Voya Financial
Disability inclusion integral to Voya Financial’s advertising 2021 campaign extends Voya’s ongoing commitment and a timely conversation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Voya’s brand advertising programs have consistently promoted diversity, equity and inclusion, reflecting the company’s customers and aligning with
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EEOC Announces New Senior Executives
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Valenti Chosen as New EEOC Miami District Director
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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Joins AAPD and Disability:IN in Calling on Nasdaq to Include “Disability” in “Diversity”
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Victor Calise, Commissioner, NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, joined AAPD and Disability:IN to advocate for “disability” to be included in the Nasdaq’s definition of “diverse” for its listing rules. This
NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Joins AAPD and Disability:IN in Calling on Nasdaq to Include “Disability” in “Diversity”
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Victor Calise, Commissioner, NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, joined AAPD and Disability:IN to advocate for “disability” to be included in the Nasdaq’s definition of “diverse” for its listing rules. This
EEOC Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Enforcement and Litigation Data
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Optimal Solutions & Technologies Will Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
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Letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission From AAPD & Disability:IN
February 2, 2021
Allison Lee Acting Chair Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-1090
Re: #SR-NASDAQ-2020-081
Dear Acting Chairwoman Lee,
We write to you on behalf of the American Association of People with
Letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission From AAPD & Disability:IN
February 2, 2021
Allison Lee Acting Chair Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-1090
Re: #SR-NASDAQ-2020-081
Dear Acting Chairwoman Lee,
We write to you on behalf of the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN, two
Letter to Nasdaq From AAPD & Disability:IN
February 17, 2021
Adena T. Friedman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Nasdaq
151 W. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Re: SR#-NASDAQ-2020-081
Dear Ms. Friedman,
We write to you on behalf of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN, two of the
Letter to Nasdaq From AAPD & Disability:IN
February 17, 2021
Adena T. Friedman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Nasdaq
151 W. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Re: SR#-NASDAQ-2020-081
Dear Ms. Friedman,
We write to you on behalf of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN, two of the nation’s leading disability
EEOC Sues Solé Miami for Religious Discrimination
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Reuters: Nasdaq pushed to add disabled people to its board diversity proposal
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two organizations representing people with disabilities asked Nasdaq Inc on Tuesday to be more inclusive in the exchange operator’s proposal to require all of its listed companies to adopt new rules related to board diversity.
Nasdaq
Nasdaq Urged to Widen Diversity Rules by Disability Activists
Activists are pushing Nasdaq Inc. to expand its proposed board-diversity rules to include people with disabilities.
The exchange operator’s planned regulations are currently too narrow and should be amended, Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities said in comment letters submitted
AAPD and Disability:IN Urge SEC and Nasdaq to Include People with Disabilities in Board Diversity Proposal
Institutional investors also push for measuring and reporting disability diversity in the corporate boardroom
ALEXANDRIA, VA. (Feb. 23, 2021)—Disability:IN, the leading global nonprofit organization for advancing business disability inclusion and equality, and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), a
Frito-Lay Settles EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
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Lexus of Cool Springs to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
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Medford Restaurant to Pay $120,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit
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United Precision Products Pays $60,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit
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T&T Subsea Will Pay $125,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
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Spotlight on Mentoring: DragonFly Technology & Goldman Sachs
Kathleen Castore, Disability:INs Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant chats with Goldman Sachs and DragonFly Technology to ring in the New Year and discuss their mentoring experience to date. They have been paired since last June for the year-long 2020-2021 Disability:IN
EEOC Sues Saint Clare’s Health for Disability Discrimination
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James Mitsubishi Hamburg to Pay $110,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Will Pay $15,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
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Georgina’s / Anthony’s Little G’s to Pay $200,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment / Retaliation Suit
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Official Security Resolves Race Discrimination Charge with EEOC
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Aimbridge Hospitality and AH 2007 Management to Pay $400,000 to Settle EEOC Pay Discrimination Lawsuit
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SHRM: “As technology advances and attitudes change, job opportunities increase for people with disabilities”
“As technology advances and attitudes change, job opportunities increase for people with disabilities. Even with the pandemic ravaging the workforce, Disability:IN’s members collectively hired almost 28,000 disabled workers last year, a 53 percent increase over 2019. Over the last five
EEOC to Launch New Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Software
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Target, Eli Lilly and Company, Cargill Join the CEO Campaign
When we first created the CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion one year ago, we knew we wanted it to be a leadership driven campaign where CEOs could call on their peers to commit to disability inclusion across their enterprise. The
EEOC Concludes Conciliation and Mediation Pilots
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Kindred at Home to Pay $160,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
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Awon Phie LLC D/B/A Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sued by EEOC for Firing Pregnant Employee
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Regency Park Assisted Living & Memory Care to Pay $39,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
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How Disability Inclusion Builds Sustainable Companies- Guest Blog Post for Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose
By: Jill Houghton, President & CEO, Disability:IN for Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP)
As the country grapples with a pandemic, a racial equality movement and now, civil unrest, business leaders yearn to get back on the road to stability—and fast.
President Appoints Charlotte A. Burrows EEOC Chair
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Kimberly Essary Appointed as EEOC Deputy Chief Data Officer
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EEOC Issues Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Performance Report
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Commission Approves Revised Enforcement Guidance on Religious Discrimination
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Cheryl Mabry Appointed as Director of State, Local, and Tribal Programs
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2021 Board of Directors Updates
We are pleased to announce new board members and officers for 2021.
The Board elected the following new members:
Camille Chang Gilmore, Vice President Human Resources and Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Boston Scientific Corporation
Paula Kelley, Managing Director and Business Strategy & Initiative
2020 Year in Review
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To our entire community:
In a year when the world is facing so many challenges, Disability:IN is grateful for you.
Together, we recognized the impact of the 30th Anniversary of the American’s with Disabilities Act by launching “Are You
S&P Global CEO Douglas L. Peterson Joins Coalition on Advancing Disability Inclusion
As part of its commitment to creating an inclusive economy, S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) announced that its President and CEO, Douglas L. Peterson, will join more than 30 CEOs in signing the CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion.
“At S&P Global, we
TD Bank is Now Signatory on Joint Investor Statement on Corporate Disability Inclusion
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, announced today that it has signed onto the Joint Investor Statement on Corporate Disability Inclusion. With this action, TD Bank is advancing the conversation around disability inclusion and equality while encouraging other organizations to
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020 – Actions towards Success
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are pleased to announce the coalition of investors has grown to 30 signatories of the Joint Investor Statement on Disability Inclusion, with TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank as the latest signatory.
This group,
Veteran Programs at 3M, McKesson, Qualcomm & the Walt Disney Company
Many of our partners have programs and initiatives that support veterans in the workplace. Explore a few companies that have implemented successful programs to help veterans and enhanced their inclusion efforts:
Military & Veterans at 3M
“Our Military Support Network provides active
Spotlight On Mentoring: Honoring Veterans Day With Wayne Shanks, Supplier Diversity Director, USAA
Kathleen Castore: Welcome and thank you Wayne for joining me. First, can you tell us a bit about USAA?
Wayne Shanks: At USAA, we conduct business in a way that reflects our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity. We
2021 Nominations for Inclusion Awards Now Open!
2021 Inclusion Awards Recognizes Leaders in Disability Inclusion
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 20th
The 2021 Disability:IN® Inclusion Award winners are recognized as visionary brands and individuals that are advancing disability inclusion. Disability:IN is pleased to recognize these award winners during the 2021
Boston Trust Walden, Avera Health, and the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary sign Joint Investor Statement on Disability Inclusion
Investors representing more than $2.8 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, are calling on companies they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing
From T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert: Diversity Equals Innovation
By Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile
As National Disability Employment Awareness Month draws to a close, I want to talk about how important it is to acknowledge and celebrate — all year long — the countless contributions of America’s workers with
CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion
CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion
Understanding that we are all operating in an unprecedented environment with multiple, competing interests for the time and attention of the CEO, we are writing to you – from a CEO to CEO perspective – to
SDV-DOBE Spotlight: Black Box Safety, Inc.
BLACK BOX SAFETY, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business. They specialize in the prevention of serious injuries in the workplace. They are also authorized by manufacturers to distribute safety equipment, such as eye, face, and head protection, as well as
Mandy Harvey Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month
Mandy Harvey Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month brings together artists with disabilities, Fortune 1000 companies and more to highlight the limitless talent and untapped potential of the 1B+ people with disabilities worldwide.
Watch on YouTube
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You Can Do Virtually Anything: Digital accessibility is essential to the employment of people with disabilities
Virtually every aspect of employment in the 21st century relies on technology. We search for jobs and apply for them online. We use websites and mobile applications to determine our medical benefits, plan for retirement, train for jobs, apply for
The Pension Boards-UCC, Inc., JLens, and the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes sign Joint Investor Statement on Disability Inclusion
Investors representing more than $2.8 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, are calling on companies they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing
2021 NextGen Leader Applications Now Open!
Disability:IN NextGen Leaders have the opportunity to connect with leading brands across all industries. Students are matched one-on-one with mentors from Disability:IN Corporate Partners and network and interview with corporate partners.
Applications are now open for the 2021 cohort. LGBTQ+, Black,
Spotlight on Mentoring: Wandke Consulting & Takeda
Kathleen Castore, Disability:INs Supplier Mentoring & Development Consultant congratulates Takeda and Wandke Consulting! They have completed the year-long 2019-2020 Disability:IN Supplier Diversity Mentoring Program. Today we spoke with Daman Wandke, Founder & CEO of our mentee Wandke Consulting, a certified
2021 Disability:IN Annual Conference & Engagement Expo
The 2021 Disability:IN Annual Conference & Engagement Expo will be held from July 12-15 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.Dates: July 12-15, 2021Location: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
2020 DEI Report now available
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2020 Disability:IN Conference Wrap-Up
The Disability:IN Annual Conference and Expo gets larger each year, and 2020 was no exception! We held our first ever virtual conference with over 3,000 attendees from nearly 20 countries!
Here are some key highlights about the conference:
175 speakers, including 3
Disability Equality Index reveals 2020 “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Washington, D.C., July 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Disability Equality Index (DEI), the nation’s most comprehensive annual benchmarking tool, facilitated by leading non-profits Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) have revealed this year’s 205 top-scoring
2020 Inclusion Award Winners
Disability:IN is pleased to recognize the eleven recipients of the 2020 Inclusion Awards. Announced last night, during the virtual Disability:IN Conference, the eleven award recipients were invited to take the virtual stage and provide remarks. The Inclusion Award winners are
Important Conference Information – 2020 Registrants
Disability:IN is excited to welcome you to our first-ever Virtual Conference & Expo! We are expecting our largest turn-out yet, with over 3,000 registered attendees, from over 17 different countries.
Please review this information carefully as it will answer many frequently
Modernizing the Disability Equality Index – 2021 Updates
July 26, 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This historic milestone is taking place during a global COVID-19 pandemic which has further exposed inequality in our society.
The promise of the ADA
DOBE Spotlight: Cristaux International
Cristaux International designs and manufactures custom crystal and metal awards for outstanding organizations around the world. Ranging from recognition awards to event awards, they do it all! The best part? They are a certified DOBE, and they are designing our
Public Webinar: Congressional Insider’s Reflections on the ADA- Past, Present, and Future
Public Webinar: Congressional Insider’s Reflections on the ADA- Past, Present, and Future
July 27, 2020 @ 12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern
Presenter: Robert “Bobby” Silverstein, Principal, Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC
Webinar Description:
Bobby Silverstein, the former chief congressional aide to Senator Tom Harkin (the
NJIT Senior Alejandra Lopez-Diaz Lands Merck R&D Internship to Work on Vaccines
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Partner Spotlight: AT&T
At AT&T, our mission is to “inspire human progress through the power of communication and entertainment.” In their daily actions, AT&T employees demonstrate a real and consistent commitment to our values of living true and doing the right thing. The
Disability:IN & COVID-19
Disability:IN has compiled the following resources to support your disability inclusion work during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Response: Industry-Specific Resources
The coronavirus and COVID-19 crisis impact the disability community in ways that are both universal and unique; this is also true across industries. Here
Disability:IN remains in solidarity with the Black community.
Disability:IN remains in solidarity with the Black community.
Racism, discrimination, and senseless acts of violence have no place in our society.
Black lives matter.
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DOBE Spotlight: Client Confidant
Client Confidant enables companies to uncover hard to get business intelligence in order to keep and grow their strategic relationships. Through methods such as qualitative, in-depth interviews, Client Confidant collects and distills findings into actionable feedback for its clients. As
Global Investor Group Representing $2.8 Trillion Call on Companies to be Inclusive to People with Disabilities
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD), an investor group representing more than $2.8 trillion in combined assets and 22 signatories, is calling on companies they invest in to be inclusive to people with disabilities through a Joint Investor Statement on
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day
At Disability:IN, we believe accessible technology is an essential aspect of diversity and inclusion and a lever for innovation. In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we are pleased to share accessibility-related resources and opportunities to learn.
We welcome business
‘I was told I could never work remotely’: Before coronavirus, workers with disabilities say they implored employers to allow them to work from home
As many businesses across the U.S. have cobbled together work-from-home programs to comply with COVID-19 social-distancing measures, some workers with disabilities wonder why they were told for so long that they couldn’t work remotely to accommodate their disability — and
Press Release: SBR & House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Small Business Roundtable Hosted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a National Discussion on Impacts of COVID-19 and American Small Business
Washington, D.C., May 5, 2020 – The Small Business Roundtable (SBR), a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations, hosted a
COVID-19 Resources & Others Just Published
COVID-19
Disability:IN has compiled the following resources to support your disability inclusion work during COVID-19.
As we work together and learn during this unprecedented time, we are guided by two broad principles:
1. Designing and implementing responses to COVID-19 that are based on
Quester & Robert “Lewy” Lewis on Insight on Business Podcast
One of our DOBEs was recently featured on the podcast Insight On Business the News Hour. During this episode, “The Very Personal Story of Robert ‘Lewy’ Lewis,” you will learn more about the Disability Owned Business Enterprise and what that
2020 Career Connections: West & East Coast Events Postponed
The Disability:IN Team has been closely monitoring COVID-19 Coronavirus. Our team is staying informed of the latest updates from public health officials. As always, the health and safety of our community is the highest priority.
At this time, the 2020 Career Connections
Meet the 2020 NextGen Leaders
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2020 Career Connections Events (East Coast)
Focus: Disability:IN Inclusion Works Companies are seeking early career and experienced candidates with disabilities in STEM, Finance, Business, Customer Service and Sales. Early career and experienced candidates are encouraged to participate.
What’s considered a Disability? How do I know if
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
PRESS RELEASE
3-5-20
Auto Parts Manufacturer Refused to Hire Employee Who Needed a Reasonable Accommodation, Federal Agency Charged
ATLANTA — Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., a global supplier of automotive parts located in Monroe, Ga., will pay $85,000 and provide other significant relief
Porous Materials to Pay $93,000 to Settle EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Suit
Former Plant Manager Bullied Employees, Then Fired Employee Who Complained, Federal Agency Charged
NEW YORK – Porous Materials, Inc., an Ithaca, N.Y., manufacturer, will pay $93,000 and furnish other relief to settle a race, sex, and national origin harassment and retaliation
Sierra Creative Systems Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE
3-3-20
Agreement Resolves Claims of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
LOS ANGELES – Sierra Creative Systems, Inc., doing business as Addressers, a Paramount, Calif.-based printing, mailing and fulfillment company, has agreed to pay $690,000 to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit
Steel Painters Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
PRESS RELEASE
2-28-20
Industrial Painting Company Unlawfully Fired Worker Because of His Medically Prescribed Methadone, Federal Agency Charged
HOUSTON – Steel Painters, LLC, an industrial sandblasting and painting services company based in Beaumont, Texas, has agreed to pay monetary damages and furnish other
Snobear USA to Pay $20,000 to Settle EEOC Equal Pay Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE
2-27-20
Female Welder Paid Less than Male Colleagues, Federal Agency Charged
CHICAGO – Isanti, Minn., winter recreation vehicle manufacturer SnoBear USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $20,000 to settle an equal pay sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
EEOC Sues Harley Dealership for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
PRESS RELEASE
2-27-20
Glenview Dealership Created Sexually Hostile Work Environment for Business Manager And Then Fired Her for Complaining, Federal Agency Charges
CHICAGO – The owners/operators of Chicago Harley Davidson, in Glenview, Ill., violated federal law by fostering a sexually hostile work environment
Additional Hotel Options for the Disability:IN Annual Conference
For convenience, below is a list of nearby hotels as additional options for stays during the Disability:IN Annual Conference. The following properties are located within a few miles of the Grande Lakes property. There are many other hotel options in the
Coffel Vending to Pay $22,000 to Settle EEOC Race Hiring Suit
PRESS RELEASE
2-25-20
Relief Obtained for Black Applicant Denied Vending Servicer Job Because of Race
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A northern Indiana vending and coffee service provider will pay $22,000 and other significant relief to resolve a race discrimination lawsuit filed last year
Meet our Team: Philip DeVliegher
Involved with our Supplier Diversity program since its inception in 2010, Philip DeVliegher has had a hand in developing the program strategy and execution. In January 2020, Philip became the Vice President of Supplier Diversity. Learn more about Philip and
M&M Limousine to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE
2-20-20
Des Plaines Limousine Service Refused to Hire Applicant Because He Is Deaf, Federal Agency Charged
CHICAGO – Des Plaines, Ill.-based M&M Limousine Service will pay a deaf job applicant $30,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S.
The Comforts of Home: Marriott drives innovation with inclusion and accessibility
“But there is more to life than apps. Much of what the disabled need isn’t technology but compassion and common sense, according to a number of architects and consultants. And not every effort to accommodate the disabled has to be
Prestige Care and Prestige Senior Living Pagará $2 Millones Para Resolver Demanda De Discriminación Por Discapacidad Por La EEOC
PRESS RELEASE
2-20-20
Las Políticas Inflexibles de las Empresas que Requerían a sus Empleados Estar 100% Sanados Violó el ADA, Acusó Agencia Federal
FRESNO, Calif. – Prestige Care, Inc., Prestige Senior Living, LLC, y sus afiliados pagarán $2 millones y proporcionarán otros alivios
Prestige Care and Prestige Senior Living to Pay $2 Million to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
PRESS RELEASE
2-20-20
Companies’ Inflexible 100% Healed Policies Violated the ADA, Federal Agency Charged
FRESNO, Calif. – Prestige Care, Inc., Prestige Senior Living, LLC, and their affiliates will pay $2 million and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination suit filed by
2020 Career Connections Events (West Coast)
Focus: Disability:IN Inclusion Works Companies are seeking early career and experienced candidates with disabilities in STEM, Finance, Business, Customer Service and Sales. Early career and experienced candidates are encouraged to participate.
Submit Interest Form by: April 1st, 2020
What’s considered a
Intel’s Corporate Director of Accessibility, Amy Warner, joins as a new member of our Board of Directors
Disability:IN is thrilled to welcome Intel’s Corporate Director of Accessibility, Amy Warner, as a new member of our Board of Directors.
Disability:IN, a global non-profit that empowers businesses to achieve disability inclusion and equality, has named Amy Warner – Vice President
Local mentoring opportunities available with Disability:IN Minnesota
Disability:IN Minnesota is an affiliate of Disability:IN and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes best employment practices and enhances competitive employment opportunities for skilled candidates with disabilities. As a Disability:IN affiliate, the organization offers business members resources for recruiting candidates with
OFCCP Will Not Use EEO-1 Component 2 Data In Audits
On November 22, 2019, OFCCP announced it will not “request, accept, or use” EEO-1 Component 2 pay and hours worked data from government contractors in connection with audits (or otherwise).
OFCCP explained that it will not request or use the data
CEOs from Accenture, CVS Health, Intel, Microsoft, Voya Financial, and Walmart issue letter urging Fortune 1000 to participate in the DEI
Official news release can be found on GlobeNewsWire.
We are writing to you – from a CEO to CEO perspective – to:
Request your consideration to participate in the Disability Equality Index (DEI), the leading corporate benchmarking tool for disability equality,
which is
The Journey Towards Investing in Inclusion – 2019 DEI Milestones Timeline
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2019 Year in Review
To our corporate partners, board members, Affiliates, disability-owned businesses, NextGen Leaders, friends, and allies:
2019 has been an incredible year and we have all of you to thank!
We are gaining momentum to help improve the unacceptable low labor force participation rate.
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Stakeholder Conference Call
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Stakeholder Conference Call
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Thu, 08/20/2020
Commerce Applauds NAPA Study Reaffirming the Department as the Lead Agency for Space Traffic Management
Commerce Applauds NAPA Study Reaffirming the Department as the Lead Agency for Space Traffic Management
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Thu, 08/20/2020 – 09:55
Commerce Department Further Restricts Huawei Access to U.S. Technology and Adds Another 38 Affiliates to the Entity List
Commerce Department Further Restricts Huawei Access to U.S. Technology and Adds Another 38 Affiliates to the Entity List
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Mon, 08/17/2020 – 08:00
Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross: The Census Bureau is Not Shortchanging the Count
Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross: The Census Bureau is Not Shortchanging the Count
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Fri, 08/14/2020 – 08:06
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the U.S. Trade Representative Virtual Field Hearing on Seasonal and Perishable Produce
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the U.S. Trade Representative Virtual Field Hearing on Seasonal and Perishable Produce
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Thu, 08/13/2020 –
Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross: Three Tennessee Communities will Receive Opportunity Zone Grants
Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross: Three Tennessee Communities will Receive Opportunity Zone Grants
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