Description

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were implemented to improve the lives of employees. FMLA allows eligible employees to take job-protected leave for their own serious health conditions or to care for sick family members. The ADA was intended to ensure “equality of opportunity” and “economic self-sufficiency” for individuals with disabilities. Yet both laws have proven challenging for employers. These laws are complex with rules that can be confusing and often misunderstood. This webinar is designed to provide information, guidelines, and examples of the key concepts under both laws.

Instructor: Amy McAndrew, Esquire

Target Audience

Human resources professionals and managers

Course Objectives

Understand the basics of ADA and FMLA

Know employer rights and responsibilities under ADA and FMLA

Understand steps employers can take to avoid discrimination, harassment, interference, and retaliation claims

Subjects

Definitions of key terms under the FMLA, including covered employer, eligible employee, and serious health condition

Timing and types of leave under the FMLA

Calculating leave time under the FMLA

Employer and employee notice requirements

The definition of a “disability” under ADA

An employer’s obligation to provide employees with a reasonable accommodation under the ADA

Guidance on engaging in the interactive process

Dos and don’ts of medical certifications

The interplay between the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act