Layoffs hit Bay Area workers with disabilities

Layoffs in the Bay Area have disproportionately affected workers with disabilities, with 20% of 250 employees supported by Hope Services losing their jobs over the past year. Businesses like J. Lohr, part of a network of 90 employers, have cut roles in sectors such as janitorial work, retail, and customer service. The expiration of the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which incentivized inclusive hiring, is cited as a contributing factor.