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How to Prove Discrimination in The Workplace

The Startup Magazine

Did you know that a staggering 91% of workers have said they have been discriminated against at work? Finding proof of discrimination at work is often difficult because discrimination can be delicate, which makes it hard to find and deal with properly. Include the names and contact details of any witnesses to these events if you can.

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What Do Diversity Hiring and Work From Home Jobs Have in Common?

Transformify

These days, due to coronavirus outbreak, many businesses have asked their employees to work from home. Even more conservative organizations that would never consider remote work before have been forced to do so. In the past, very few work from home jobs were created.

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What Construction Companies Need To Know About Accommodating Pedestrians

The Startup Magazine

The Americans with Disabilities Act describes specific requirements for pedestrian routes , which must be: Smooth, continuous hard surfaces that permit the use of assistive devices. In these cases, it’s important to communicate with workers about their responsibilities for preserving pedestrian and disability access.

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5 Types of Financial Support Available If You’re Involved In An Accident & Can’t Work In Your Small Business

The Startup Magazine

Running a small business is no small feat, especially when life throws a curveball like an unexpected accident or other business owner safety risks that stop you from working. Type 1: Short-Term Disability Insurance Imagine you’re temporarily sidelined by an illness or injury.

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Founder Interview: Jim Elliott – Volunteer to NonProfit Entrepreneur

The Startup Magazine

In 1996, Jim left his career in the media industry—working with Chicago Tribune, WGN Radio and CLTV News—to become a full-time volunteer and teach individuals with disabilities how to scuba dive. They no longer identify as someone with a disability, but rather they self -identify as a scuba diver.

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Rich Wesselt Explains How to Give Time and not Just Money Back to Your Community

The Startup Magazine

Giving back to your community is a great way to show appreciation for the place where you live and work. You could also offer tutoring services for struggling students or volunteer as a mentor who provides advice on job searching and career development. But did you know other ways to give back beyond just money?

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I loved working for start-ups, except for the being laid-off part, as a result of acquisition or pivot. We will be hiring people with mental and physical disabilities in the near future. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same. Photo Credit: Erin E Hooley. Business fills me, and I’m good at it! 5- Two reasons.