Employment

Employment Law Guide - U.S. Department of Labor

New on-line version incorporates recent changes to federal employment laws

JAN’s Accommodation and Compliance Series - Employees with Brain Injuries

JAN’s Accommodation and Compliance Series is designed to help employers determine effective accommodations and comply with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This publication addresses employees with brain injuries.

JAN's Practical Guidance for Medical Professionals: Providing Sufficient Medical Documentation in Support of a Patient's Accommodation Request

Job Accommodation Network (JAN) fact sheet for medical professionals on how to provide sufficient medical documentation in support of a patient's accommodation request.

National Council on Disability Report - Federal Employment of People with Disabilities

National Council on Disability Makes Recommendations to Create More Federal Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

National Council on Disability Report - The Power of Digital Inclusion: Technology's Impact on Employment and Opportunities for People with Disabilities

A report from the National Council on Disability (NCD) released in observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The report outlines how to improve employment and independence of people with disabilities through the use of technology.

OVRS - Understanding Order of Selection Brochure - English

Under federal law, if Oregon does not have enough money to provide vocational rehabilitation services to all eligible persons, OVRS must set priorities to serve those with the most significant disabilities. If you are found eligible for VR services, your counselor assigns you a priority category based on the severity of your disability.

OVRS - ¿Qué es la Orden de Selección? Folleto - Español

Según la ley federal, si el estado de Oregon no cuenta con suficientes fondos para proveer servicios de rehabilitación vocacional a todas las personas elegibles, OVRS deberá establecer las prioridades para dar servicios a aquellas personas con discapacidades más significantes. Si usted es elegible para los servicios VR, su consejero le asignará una categoría de prioridad en base a la severidad de su incapacidad.

TBI, PTSD & Employment: An on-line training module for employers, supervisors & hiring managers

The US Dept of Labor (DOL) wants to educate employers about TBI and PTSD, and to dispel some of the myths associated with these common conditions. Not all TBIs and PTSD cases are the same, nor are most severe - and simple workplace supports can often help individuals with TBI and/or PTSD succeed in their jobs. This online training resource is not designed to be a diagnostic tool or a substitution for professional/clinical advice. It is designed to educate and inform HR professionals, hiring managers and employers about TBI and PTSD, and how these injuries may impact employment, while illustrating that employment can play a vital role in the recovery of our wounded warriors.