Only about one in five of the people with a disability participate in the Rhode Island labor force. Among people without a disability, the work force participation rate is 67%. Employers are sometimes reluctant to hire disabled job applicants because they are worried...
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Does having diabetes qualify as a workplace disability?
If you are a Rhode Island resident with diabetes, your health concerns are a primary part of your life. However, diabetes can also affect your job if your employer discriminates against you. Diabetes is considered a disability, so you have protection under federal...
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act cover?
The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities in Rhode Island provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. The ADA was signed into legislation on July 26, 1990. This is a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination in employment,...