Douglas Bates

Emea Disability Employment Lead @TikTok

London, GB

Defining the EMEA regional strategy for reasonable accommodations/adjustments, including core principles of the program, resource needs, risk factors, and policies and procedures. • Ensuring compliance with laws, such as the UK Equality Act 2010, and best practices regarding reasonable accommodations/adjustments. • Developing integration plans for accommodations/adjustments with internal EHS health and safety services and cross-functional partners. • Partnering with the relevant internal stakeholders to support employees applying for accommodations/adjustments and those returning from leave with limitations and/or restrictions upon return. • Researching and evaluating potential accommodations/adjustments, including assistive devices, workplace modifications, and flexible work arrangements by industry best practices. • Managing and overseeing the accommodation/adjustment process from end to end.• Providing consultation and education to employees and managers on the accommodation/adjustment process, legal considerations, and determinations.• Ensuring proper documentation, record-keeping, and confidentiality of all accommodation/adjustment-related information, adhering to data privacy regulations and company privacy policies.• Maintaining accurate and organised records of accommodations/adjustments provided, communications, and any other relevant documentation.• Generating reports and metrics related to adjustments/accommodations and related trends as needed.• Conducting training sessions or workshops for employees, managers, and HR on adjustments/accommodations and related topics.• Staying current with all employment laws, regulations, and guidelines for leaves of absence and adjustments.

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of Victoria

Bachelor degree