USDOL Issues New Employer Resources
Understanding Workplace Accommodations
| Register today for the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) free webcast on understanding the interactive accommodation process. Whether you’re a service provider, employer, or a disabled worker or job seeker, you’ll get practical guidance for handling accommodation requests and collaborating to identify solutions that work. The live webinar, hosted by USDOL’s Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN), has reached capacity, but you can register now to view the recording on Oct. 29. |
A Step-by-Step Guide to the Accommodation Process
| Thoughtful communication is the basis of every successful accommodation process. When employers respond to worker requests quickly and with respect, creativity, and collaboration, the process works better for everyone. For guidance, check out the USDOL Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) step-by-step sample accommodation process, which helps employers hold constructive dialogues and build trust. JAN also helps you manage the process efficiently, eliminating repetitive paperwork and multiple layers of approval. By streamlining your accommodation process, you’ll boost productivity and wellness in your workforce. |
Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
| Let’s turn awareness into action. A new learning guide helps employers recognize suicide warning signs and protect worker safety. Steps employers can take: Communicate with workers who may be at risk; engage in supportive, timely conversations; connect workers to available supports; and foster a work environment that reduces risk factors and encourages help-seeking behaviors. Read more in the new guide from USDOL’s Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN). Remember, if you or someone you know needs emotional support, you can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7 at 988. |
Q&A on Workforce Mental Health with the National Safety Council
| Find out what Claire Bryant, a manager of workplace safety programs at the National Safety Council, has to say about the employer’s role in supporting mental health, recovery from substance use disorder, and overall well-being in the workforce. Fostering a supportive culture, reducing stigma, and connecting workers to the right resources can make a real difference in helping staff thrive on the job. Check out this Q&A from USDOL’s Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) for practical tips on building safe and healthy workplaces. |
