Description
Learn how to handle the interactive process and other relevant aspects of accommodation requests.Whether an employee voluntarily submits an accommodation request, or an employer is notified of a potential reason for an accommodation under the ADA, employers need to know how to handle this process. Are you familiar with the interactive process? Are your policies up to date and in compliance with the ADA and other relevant laws? Gain tips on how to effectively handle the interactive process and other relevant aspects of accommodation requests. You will learn about undue hardship, confidentiality requirements, and common mistakes to avoid during the process.
Date: 2022-01-31 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Overview of the ADA
• Scope of the ADA
• Covered Employees
• What Does the ADA Cover?
The Interactive Process
• What Is the Interactive Process?
• How Is the Interactive Process Triggered?
• Essential Functions of a Position
• Employers Duty to Accommodate
• Conducting Medical Examinations and Gathering Information
• What Is a Medical Examination?
• Questions for the Interactive Process
• Employer Defenses and Undue Hardship
Identifying Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities
• Types of Reasonable Accommodation
• Mental Illnesses
• Physical Illnesses
• Unique Accommodation Requests
• Medical Marijuana
Special Considerations in Disability Cases
• Perceived Disabilities
• Accommodation in a Union
Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid
• Pre-Employment Inquiries
• Post-Employment Inquiries
• On-The-Job Employment Inquiries
• Medical Records and Confidentiality
ASA ,CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Rauchell A. Beckford-Anderson-Shipman & Goodwin LLP
