An expert in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Rachel Shaw is the foremost executive-level human resources compliance trainer in the country. As principal of Shaw HR Consulting for more than 15 years, she has helped thousands of public and private sector employers to manage their most challenging personnel issues related to disability compliance, leave management, and workers’ compensation. Now, with “The Disabled Workforce,” Rachel has written the book on ADA compliance, using straight talk to clarify confusing and complicated disability discrimination laws, while revealing her signature methods for managing the disability interactive process and its many challenges, including leave management, discipline issues, mental disabilities, fraudulent claims, and more. Inside are practical tools and easy-to-follow strategies for employers who navigate the interconnected roles of human resources, workers’ compensation, and disability compliance. By applying Rachel’s revolutionary Disability Interactive Process Hallway™, your organization will pinpoint legitimate accommodation requests and develop creative solutions while weeding out inappropriate claims. This proven approach saves organizations considerable time and money, reduces litigation, and improves employee-employer relations. “The Disabled Workforce” is an indispensable tool for human resources and risk management professionals to master ADA compliance while nurturing their diverse and dynamic workforces. "Shaw's smart, comprehensive ... both a champion of the disabled and a mentor for businesspeoplelooking to avoid fraudsters." - Kirkus Reviews "With the inclusion of helpful management techniques and real-life stories from her own experiences, Rachel Shaw has created an invaluable resource for employers and disabled employees alike.... Many aspects [of the ADA Interactive Process] that previously may have been gray areas for employers have been laid out in a clear, precise manner."- Authors Talk About It 2017 North American Book Awards Winner -- Silver Award 2017 Best Book Awards Finalist 2017 Indies Finalist "... a fascinating read ... a practical book ... [that] should beread and reread" - Reader Views Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards gives The Disabled Workplace top marks, citing the case studies in the book as "thought-provoking and complex" and sample documents as "very useful." 2017 North American Book Awards Silver Winner - 2017 Best Book Awards Finalist - 2017 Indies Finalist "There is much to admire here ... really thought provoking ... very useful." - W riter's Digest Self-Published Book Awards "... an invaluable resource for employers and disabled employees alike..." - Authors Talk About It "Shaw's smart, comprehensive ... both a champion of the disabled and a mentor for businesspeople looking to avoid fraudsters." - Kirkus Reviews "A must-have guidebook to disability law for every American employer." - Christopher Boucher, Esg., President, Northern California Chapter of IPMA-HR "Practical and compelling." - Sandy Garner, Director of Human Resources, SANMAR An expert in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Rachel Shaw is the foremost executive-level human resources compliance trainer in the country. As principal of Shaw HR Consulting for more than 15 years, she has helped thousands of public and private sector employers to manage their most challenging personnel issues related to disability compliance, leave management, and workers' compensation. Now, with "The Disabled Workforce," Rachel has written the book on ADA compliance, using straight talk to clarify confusing and complicated disability discrimination laws, while revealing her signature methods for managing the disability interactive process and its many challenges, including leave management, discipline issues, mental disabilities, fraudulent claims, and more. Inside are practical tools and easy-to-follow strategies for employers who navigate the interconnected roles of human resources, workers' compensation, and disability compliance. By applying Rachel's revolutionary Disability Interactive Process Hallway™, your organization will pinpoint legitimate accommodation requests and develop creative solutions while weeding out inappropriate claims. This proven approach saves organizations considerable time and money, reduces litigation, and improves employee-employer relations. "The Disabled Workforce" is an indispensable tool for human resources and risk management professionals to master ADA compliance while nurturing their diverse and dynamic workforces. Rachel Shaw is the President and Principal Consultant of Shaw HR Consulting, Inc. With more than 15 years of executive-level Human Resources experience, Rachel is recognized statewide as a leader in helping public and private sector employers manage their most challenging personne