Disability related definitions and benefits, wellness and disability on-line resources for employers and wage earners

Definitions

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act):
Federal law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act):
Federal law providing job-protected, unpaid leave for certain medical reasons
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance):
Federal insurance program providing income to people unable to work due to disability
Workers’ Compensation:
State and Federal compensation programs for individuals injured on the job
Paid Time Off (PTO):
A benefit in which distinctions between vacation, sick leave, and parental or dependent care time off are eliminated
Presenteeism:
Work slowdowns and employer costs caused by illness on the job—employees who come to work ill
Reasonable Accommodations:
Adapting the job site or job functions for a qualified person with a disability to enable an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities
Taxation of Disability Benefits:
If disability insurance premiums are paid with after-tax income, benefits received are tax-free

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