Walk through the “do’s and don’ts” of the ADA

The duty to provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities is considered one of the most important statutory requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although the ADA and the duty to provide a “reasonable accommodation” can be a trap for the wary, it doesn’t have to be.

Get practical tips for employees and best practices for employers

We’ll explore: 

trends in current case law regarding reasonable accommodations 
an employer’s duty to engage in the interactive process
current EEOC guidance on specific health conditions
employer defenses of undue burden and direct threat
your ethical responsibilities in various situations

Our experienced faculty will answer your questions

What triggers the interactive process?
What happens when doctors’ notes conflict?
How much leave is required for a disabled employee? 
Are “no-fault” attendance policies legal?
Is an accommodation required for pregnant workers? 
What challenges do employers and public accommodations confront with “service dogs” or other “comfort/therapy animals”?
Is the use of medical marijuana protected by the ADA?
What are your ethical obligations when it relates to your client making inconsistent disability statements (i.e. judicial estoppel)?

All attendees will receive the course materials as a digital book. A printed copy of the course book is available, at a discount to attendees, for $40. Additional copies are available at full price. If you wish to purchase the printed version of the course book, please call PBI customer service at 800-932-4637. Please allow up to two weeks after the program for the printed version of the course book to be shipped.

Recorded in September 2022.