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For example, it may take longer for someone with a physical disability to move equipment, while someone with a mental disability may take longer to read and interpret documents. This may sometimes make a difference in jobs where the ability to keep pace affects other functions of the company, as in a factory with an assembly line. It is however not necessarily a disadvantage in other companies, for example an art restoration business where quality, not speed of each project is the most
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In particular, charges of discrimination in the workplace. You stand a better chance of being in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law which prohibits discriminatory practices against people with disabilities in areas such as hiring, firing, training and compensation. You can limit the risk of a lawsuit, which would do immeasurable damage to your business in the form of financial loss, as well as damage to your reputation. However, the ADA does not apply to businesses that have fewer than 15 employees, including both part-time and full-time. And although the ADA and other laws have opened doors for the disabled in the workplace, and many employers strive to comply, disabled workers still manage to face discrimination. Some coworkers may resist having a disabled worker as a member of their team if the specific disability the disabled worker has could slow down a project. In some cases, these types of issues will force members of the Human Resource Departments to intervene and settle conflicts as well as the employer may need to take time and the resources to remind all of its employees about the definition and consequences of workplace discrimination. As per the employer code, Section 2.10 which states “People who currently have a disability are protected because of this characteristic against harassment and discrimination – including discrimination arising from …show more content…
Employers often believe that the costs associated with hiring people with disabilities are high. More often than not, only simple adjustments are required to make the business disability-friendly. Disabilities can come in all shapes and forms, and while some disabilities may be very obvious to the naked eye, many others are more discreet. By investing in the right person you will reap the benefits. There is room in generic jobs to carve duties and provide opportunities with a disability, as well as assisting businesses of areas of skill
In particular, charges of discrimination in the workplace. You stand a better chance of being in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law which prohibits discriminatory practices against people with disabilities in areas such as hiring, firing, training and compensation. You can limit the risk of a lawsuit, which would do immeasurable damage to your business in the form of financial loss, as well as damage to your reputation. However, the ADA does not apply to businesses that have fewer than 15 employees, including both part-time and full-time. And although the ADA and other laws have opened doors for the disabled in the workplace, and many employers strive to comply, disabled workers still manage to face discrimination. Some coworkers may resist having a disabled worker as a member of their team if the specific disability the disabled worker has could slow down a project. In some cases, these types of issues will force members of the Human Resource Departments to intervene and settle conflicts as well as the employer may need to take time and the resources to remind all of its employees about the definition and consequences of workplace discrimination. As per the employer code, Section 2.10 which states “People who currently have a disability are protected because of this characteristic against harassment and discrimination – including discrimination arising from …show more content…
Employers often believe that the costs associated with hiring people with disabilities are high. More often than not, only simple adjustments are required to make the business disability-friendly. Disabilities can come in all shapes and forms, and while some disabilities may be very obvious to the naked eye, many others are more discreet. By investing in the right person you will reap the benefits. There is room in generic jobs to carve duties and provide opportunities with a disability, as well as assisting businesses of areas of skill