The Complexity & Interplay Among the ADAAA, FMLA, and Worker’s Compensation 2017

Topics

• Challenges in terminating an employee after they have expended their FMLA benefits without ignoring their rights through the ADAAA or state laws and ensuring workers compensation compliance
• The intricacies of how WC, ADAAA, and WC intersect to provide employees’ coverage under these acts
• The process in responding to an intermittent leave request that may include a potential ADAAA accommodation
• Steps to follow when an employee fails to provide the requested and required medical certification
• Best practices when conducting the legally required interactive process when determining an accommodation
• Essential documentation guidelines to prevent liability
• The criteria for essential job functions
• Physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities based on the ADAAA
• Judge WC/ADAAA light duty restrictions while keeping FMLA intermittent and reduced scheduled leave viable
• Determine if and why you need a second or third medical opinion
• Top ten FMLA leave mistakes