This webinar will explore how the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) is helping businesses support stay-at-work (SAW) and return-to-work (RTW) outcomes through employer accommodation funding. Attendees will learn how ERAF reduces financial barriers for small and mid-sized employers by reimbursing the costs of workplace accommodations, while improving employee retention, productivity, and workplace accessibility. The session will highlight real-world accommodation examples, lessons learned from administering the program statewide, and how accommodation funding can strengthen SAW/RTW strategies and long-term workforce participation.
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2026 Tools & Tactics Webinar: Supporting Stay-at-Work and Return-to-Work Through Employer Accommodation Funding: Minnesota DEED’s ERAF Model
Tuesday, July 14
9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure and purpose of Minnesota DEED’s Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) and how it supports stay-at-work and return-to-work outcomes through accommodation reimbursement.
- Identify how workplace accommodations can improve employee retention, productivity, and workforce participation for individuals with disabilities and health-related limitations.
- Explore real-world examples of accommodations and employer success stories demonstrating the impact of accommodation funding on businesses and employees.
- Examine how state agencies, workforce systems, and employers can collaborate to reduce financial barriers associated with implementing reasonable accommodations.
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This session qualifies for the following CEUs:
1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, 1 CPDM and 1 SHRM
TO QUALIFY FOR CEUs
- You must attend the full duration of the webinar. Following the webinar and once attendance has been confirmed, you will receive an email with CEU reporting information.
- You must register for and watch the webinar individually. Group participation does not qualify for CEU credit.
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Registration Fees
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Free
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39.00
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