Mental Disabilities in the Workplace - Navigating the Challenges and Avoiding Liability

Date: Live webinar was held on August 30, 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 August 30, 2013
Cost: $19.95

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Summary
Disability-related claims are at an all time high. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently reported a 17 percent increase in disability charges in 2010, and such claims now account for about a third of all discrimination charges filed in California. Within these numbers, a more disturbing trend exists -- a steep rise in claims alleging discrimination based on mental disability. Managing employees with mental disabilities is one of the most challenging issues in today's workplace. Employees are understandably reluctant to disclose their conditions and the law limits an employer's ability to ask. Without a meaningful dialogue, however, it is virtually impossible to engage in the interactive process much less find a reasonable accommodation. In this web seminar, we will focus on federal and California disability statutes and cases, examining what types of conditions are entitled to protection, what actions an employer can take if it suspects an employee has a mental disability, and practical strategies for exploring accommodations. Topics we will cover in-depth include:

The limits on discipline when a behavioral performance problem is the result of a mental disability.
Reasonable accommodations that may be effective, plus accommodations you do not have to consider.
The impact of the ADAAA on mental disability claims.
Medical inquiries and examinations -- do you know what you can and can't ask?
The latest California and federal court cases on mental disability issues.

Presenters
Maureen Bogue, Attorney, Miller Law Group
Carolyn Rashby, Attorney, Miller Law Group
Adam Tullman, 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.