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How to Avoid EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuits

February 9, 20263 min read

Understand how employers can lower disability discrimination lawsuit risk with clearer standards, accommodations, and defensible workflows.

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Empowering Therapists: Insights on Functional Capacity Evaluations

November 28, 20234 min read

A foundational FCA series article outlining the purpose of functional capacity evaluations and their role in safe work ability decisions.

Job Function Analysis Series

Practical guidance on job analysis, ergonomic risk detection, and safer return-to-work planning.

Job Function Testing Series

Objective job function testing guidance for safer hiring, placement, and return-to-work decisions.

EEOC Series

Compliance-focused guidance on EEOC litigation trends, accommodation decisions, and disability discrimination risk reduction.

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January 6th, 2023: Hiland Dairy Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

January 10, 20232 min read

Employers can avoid disability discrimination lawsuits by effectively addressing reasonable accommodation with clear documentation.

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Workplace Inclusion: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

June 29, 20232 min read

Get a practical overview of PWFA requirements and what employers should do to support compliant, fair accommodations.

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How to Avoid EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuits

February 9, 20263 min read

Understand how employers can lower disability discrimination lawsuit risk with clearer standards, accommodations, and defensible workflows.

FCA Series

Foundational articles focused on defensible functional capacity evaluations.

Functional Capacity Evaluations educational series cover image

Empowering Therapists: Insights on Functional Capacity Evaluations

November 28, 20234 min read

A foundational FCA series article outlining the purpose of functional capacity evaluations and their role in safe work ability decisions.

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Using the Kinesiophysical Method in Functional Capacity Evaluations

December 4, 20233 min read

Learn how the kinesiophysical method improves consistency, safety, and defensibility in functional capacity evaluations.

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Enhancing Functional Capacity Evaluations Through Content Validity and Legal Guidelines

December 7, 20233 min read

Understand how content validity and legal alignment support stronger FCA protocols and reduce report disputes.

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Understanding the Referral Questions of Functional Capacity Evaluations

December 8, 20233 min read

Clarify referral intent, ask better scoping questions, and structure FCA protocols around the exact decision being requested.

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Overcoming Client Challenges in Functional Capacity Evaluations

December 11, 20233 min read

Address participation, pain response, and communication challenges in FCA sessions without compromising data quality.

Industry Implementation Series

Industry-specific implementation guides for employers and providers focused on injury prevention, return-to-work outcomes, and defensible documentation.

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Warehousing / Distribution: Implementation Guide for Safer Workforce Decisions

January 12, 20263 min read

Use this warehousing guide to align job demands, functional decisions, and defensible implementation workflows.

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Police / Law Enforcement: Implementation Guide for Safer Workforce Decisions

January 14, 20263 min read

Use this law enforcement guide to improve defensibility and consistency in high-accountability workforce decisions.

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Municipal / Public Sector: Implementation Guide for Safer Workforce Decisions

January 17, 20263 min read

Use this municipal/public sector guide to improve consistency across diverse service roles and agencies.

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Transportation / Logistics: Implementation Guide for Safer Workforce Decisions

January 19, 20263 min read

This transportation/logistics guide helps teams align job demands, driver readiness, and return-to-work planning.

What We Do Series

Implementation guides for DSI's six core service areas.

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Hiring & Placement: Implementation Guide for Safer Workforce Decisions

February 2, 20263 min read

Use this guide to improve hiring and placement accuracy with objective role-demand standards and repeatable workflows.

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Injury Prevention: Implementation Guide for Safer Workforce Decisions

February 3, 20263 min read

Use this guide to reduce preventable injuries by connecting risk identification, job-demand documentation, and implementation workflows.

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Job Documentation: Implementation Guide for Safer Workforce Decisions

February 4, 20263 min read

Use this guide to standardize job documentation and improve defensibility across hiring, accommodation, and return-to-work decisions.

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Functional Testing: Implementation Guide for Safer Workforce Decisions

February 5, 20263 min read

Use this guide to implement functional testing that improves role-fit decisions and return-to-work consistency.

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Provider Network: Implementation Guide for Safer Workforce Decisions

February 6, 20263 min read

Use this guide to build a stronger provider network with consistent communication, role clarity, and better workforce outcomes.

More Insights

Additional articles and updates from DSI Work Solutions.

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Harnessing DSI Work Solutions Job Function Matching System to Prevent Disability Discrimination

June 5, 20233 min read

See how job function matching supports inclusive decision-making and helps employers build stronger ADA-aligned processes.

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New Study Supports POETs for Reducing 1st Year Workers Compensation Costs

April 21, 20233 min read

A large study found post-offer employment testing (POET) can reduce first-year workers' compensation costs and support safer placement decisions.

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Empowering Safety Leaders with Job Function Matching

March 30, 20233 min read

Safety leaders can reduce MSK injury rates, speed up return to work, and minmize re-injury rates with The Job Function Matching System

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Learn the Job Function Matching System Online - DSI

October 27, 20223 min read

Our first course, the Job Function Matching System is now available. This course offers an insight into the benefits of the system.