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What are the legal risks associated with hiring employees with disabilities?

April 26, 2017associated disabilities employees hiring Legal

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What are the legal risks associated with hiring employees with disabilities?

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One of the best ways to minimize risk is to create an inclusive work environment and to be aware of the rights of all employees. The legal risks of hiring employees with disabilities are no different from hiring from any other candidate pool. Companies report that they encounter more lawsuits related to customer safety than to disability employment. Visit the Office of Disability Employment Policy’s (ODEP) website to learn more about your responsibilities under federal laws that protect individuals with disabilities.