The concept of reasonable accommodation is a well-known cornerstone of the Americans with Disabilities Act. But the familiar concept becomes a substantial challenge for employers when the impairment is misunderstood, or invisible, or questioned. The same is true when the requested accommodation triggers tension or disruption among coworkers.
Event Type: CLE / CPD
- Location Name:
- Reed Smith's Global Customer Centre, 225 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222
- Start Date/Time:
- 7 November 2018, 4:00 PM ET
- End Date/Time:
- 7 November 2018, 5:30 PM ET
Our seminar will explore best practices for managing the trickiest of accommodation requests, such as:
- handling requests for service or companion animals;
- modifying policies to accommodate transgender employees;
- accommodating employees with mental impairments;
- responding to a disclosure that an employee or candidate is a legal user of medical marijuana; and
- exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence and other high-tech solutions.
Attendees will leave with new strategies in hand for improving the workplace for impaired workers and, by doing so, minimizing the risk of claims.