Leaves of Absence, Part 2: Untangling Complex Problems Under the ADA and California's Disability Laws

Date: Live webinar was held on October 20, 2011
Length: 90 minutes
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 MCLE (CA, NY), 1.5 HRCI (PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
Materials: *On-Demand Webinar, Audio Download (mp3), Slide Deck Download (pdf)
Duration: Available until October 20, 2013
Cost: $19.95

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Summary
Managing disability leaves of absence continues to be one of the key challenges for in-house counsel and human resources. And with the recently expanded definition of "disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these problems are not going away. In this webinar, we will delve into complex issues that arise with respect to managing overlapping leaves and other leave compliance issues, including a look at recent case law examining employers' interactive process and reasonable accommodation obligations. We will also provide you with best practices to implement that can help keep you out of expensive legal tangles with employees and government agencies. Topics we will cover in depth include:

$3.2 million verdict puts the spotlight on inflexible leave of absence and return-to-work policies; what you can and can't do.
Do you have to provide indefinite leave for a disabled employee? The Ninth Circuit weighs in.
Lessons learned from a recent EEOC hearing on the use of leave as a reasonable accommodation.
Interactive process obligations -- and strategies for avoiding breakdowns on the employer end.

Presenters
Michele Ballard Miller, Attorney, Miller Law Group
Carolyn Rashby, Attorney, Miller Law Group
Katherine Kettler, Attorney, Miller Law Group

Disclaimer
This recorded webinar is presented by Miller Law Group and EKO to review recent developments in employment law. This presentation is designed to provide informative and current information as of the date of the webinar and should not be considered legal advice.