Friday, May 7, 2010

DOL Releases New Website To Help Contractors Connect to Workers With Disabilities

Federal contractors have a new resource to identify the Federal disability nondiscrimination laws that may apply to their organization and their responsibilities under them.

See the Press Release and weblinks below:

News Release:
http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/asp/oasp20100562.htm

elaws - employment laws assistance for workers and small businesses - Disability Nondiscrimination Law Advisor:

http://www.dol.gov/elaws/odep.htm

Brief:
New online tool helps further equality and full access for people with disabilities

May 4, 2010 — The U.S. Department of Labor today unveiled a new tool to help America's employers ensure their employment policies and practices do not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.

"Today, we made it easier for employers of all sizes to access the talents of the 36 million Americans with disabilities," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Kathleen Martinez. "By providing this interactive and easy-to-use online tool, both workers and employers can readily access and understand their rights and responsibilities under our federal disability nondiscrimination laws."

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