Description
RECORDED TRAINING COURSE
Figuring out how to navigate and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be difficult in itself. So, when Family Medical Leave Act or Workers’ Compensation are also involved, confusion about how each law applies is understandable. ADA accommodation, workers’ compensation and FMLA leave, they all are different and unique in its application, yet, the intersection of these laws often bewilder employers.
There are a number of misconceptions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and workers’ compensation, including:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Some people think that the ADA is misused by people with vague complaints or diagnoses. However, the ADA requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Some people think that employees must explicitly request FMLA leave. Others think that employers can deny reduced-schedule or intermittent leave if it’s disruptive to the workplace. However, the FMLA allows workers time off for family or health reasons that constitute a serious health condition.
Workers’ compensation
Some people think that workers’ compensation benefits are only for incidents where the employer or a third party is at fault. Others think that workers’ compensation only covers physical injuries, leaving those with psychological conditions without support. Workers’ compensation provides compensation for lost wages and medical treatment for employees facing a work-related injury.
Learn how to mitigate these regulations and avoid the legal landmine it represents.
Session Highlights:
- Learn the differences between each of the Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Workers Compensation requirement
- Learn how the ADA accommodation aka reasonable accommodation and interactive process can help navigate the ADA regulations.
- Learn how FMLA can overlap with the ADA
- Learn how the Workers Compensation Insurance has it’s own requirement in the workplace
- Learn how to Provide a summary of the various types of federal, state and local employee leave and disability laws that may be in play when an employee (or their family member) requires time away for medical reasons
- Learn how these laws will commonly overlap and interact
- Learn the challenges faced by multi-state employers in administering disability and leave laws
- Learn the highlights common pitfalls and misconceptions that may increase the risk of employer liability
Why You Should Attend:
The implication of violating federal regulations can issue huge fines, penalties and even criminal sanctions. If you often visit EEOC or DOL’s website, you would notice the how common disability discriminations are. Managing ADA accommodation request, FMLA leave is an uphill task. Mitigating these regulations can be a legal landmine and have workplace compliance. This training will provide the necessary tools and resources to navigate these regulations and be clear about the compliance expectations.
Who Should Attend:
- All Employers
- Business Owners
- Company Leadership
- Compliance professionals
- HR Professionals
- Managers/Supervisors
- Employers in all industries
Note: You will get access to the Recording link and E-Transcript; in your account and at your registered email address.
Margie Faulk, PHR, SHRM-CP is a senior-level human resource professional with over 15 years of HR management and compliance experience. A current Compliance Advisor for HR Compliance Solutions, LLC, Margie, has worked as an HR Compliance advisor for major corporations and small businesses in the small, large, private, public, and Non-profit
