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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’
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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!
Here are some key highlights about the conference:
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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’
ALEXANDRIA, VA. and WASHINGTON, DC. (July 13, 2021)—Disability:IN, the global organization driving
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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.
Please review this carefully as it will
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
Hiring: Marketing and Communications Manager
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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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Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Our network of more than 250 corporations expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises. Our organization and 25 affiliates raise a collective voice of positive
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.
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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
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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
ASowah@doc.gov
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
ASowah@doc.gov
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
ASowah@doc.gov
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
ASowah@doc.gov
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
KCPullen@doc.gov
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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