Understanding the Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)- Steering Clear of Liability 2016

Topics

• Recognize what constitutes a "disability" under the ADAAA, as to invoke the provisions of the federal ADAAA that your company must comply with, as per your employees and prospective employees
• Identify and better understand the main concepts, requirements, and broad applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (the ADAAA)
• Comprehend examples of effective implementation vs. improper implementation of the ADAAA in your workplace, such as: proper notice requirements that employees must follow, how to process an employee`s reasonable accommodation request, and how to assess whether a request for accommodation creates an "undue hardship" for your company, under the ADAAA
• Learn the primary changes in the law under the ADAAA, when it comes to providing "reasonable accommodations" to your disabled employees or perspective employees
• Problem-Solve: avoid making the above referenced common mistakes, when assessing and responding to ADAAA-related reasonable accommodation requests, or complaints of
• Learn about common mistakes that employers and business owners have made when implementing the ADAAA
• Know the potential liability and penalties under the ADAAA, and what policies your company can put into effect, to ensure compliance and reduce your chances of such liability or penalties
• Discrimination, by your disabled employees and/or prospective employees

Who should Attend

• H.R. Managers, H.R. Executives, H.R. Trainers, and Compliance Officers
• Business Owners and Company Owners (both big and small businesses)
• Tech Company Entrepreneurs, in business for 2 or more years
• Top-Level Managers in Companies, Corporations, and Businesses