April 15, 2014
Announcement
Issue 6 of LEAD Center Quarterly Newsletter Published
Read the latest issue of LEAD On!, the LEAD Center's quarterly newsletter.
New Blog Post from LEAD's Deepa Goraya on Employer Credit Checks
Deepa Goraya, a member of the public policy team for the LEAD Center, recently penned a post for the LEAD Center blog on the practice of employer credit checks.
New LEAD Center Policy Update – Employment, Health Care and Disability
The latest issue of the LEAD Center's Policy Update – Employment, Health Care and Disability has been published.
Join the LEAD Center on 4/23 for an Informative Webinar on Section 503
Join us for our next webinar, "Connecting Job seekers with Disabilities and Federal Contractors through the Workforce Development System". REGISTER NOW.
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April 15, 2014
Newsfeed
Rhode Island Settles Case on Jobs for the Disabled | The New York Times
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Tuesday announced an agreement with the State of Rhode Island following an investigation DOJ launched last June into the employment of people with developmental...
April 8, 2014
Blog
In the Know: Report on the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities in the Federal Executive Branch
This highly anticipated report from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers exciting news about employment of persons with disabilities in the federal government.
March 30, 2014
Blog
Employer Credit Checks: A Barrier to Employment for Many, Including People with Disabilities
Checking the personal credit history of job applicants is a common practice for employers today. According to a survey of human resources professionals, nearly half of employers check an employee’s...
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There are new challenges and opportunities for federal contractors as a result of requirements of the Section 503 fin
Over 700 workforce professionals from across the nation are expected including: One-Stop Center Staff, Job Developers
The Pac Rim conference is considered one of the most ‘diverse gatherings’ in the world, and encourages and respects voic
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