Accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are on the rise for the second year in a row, and the types of accommodations being requested have evolved. In this webinar, hosted by JAN Senior Consultant Matthew McCord, and Seth Turner, Founder and Senior Advisor at AbsenceSoft, attendees will learn practical strategies to evaluate requests for workplace accommodations to ensure both compliance and a positive accommodations experience. They will provide a deep dive into the interactive process and look at how to assess the most common accommodation requests, including remote work, scheduling, time away from work, and more. They'll also provide proactive accommodation strategies that can enhance employee loyalty and productivity.
Attend this webinar to learn:
- Employer requirements under the ADA, including the interactive process
- Tips for evaluating accommodation requests and what constitutes undue hardship
- How to assess common requests such as remote work, schedule adjustments, and leave
- Strategies for improving your program to provide a positive experience
Meet the Presenters
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Seth Turner
Seth Turner has over 20 years of experience helping clients solve their HR and absence management issues. As Founder and Senior Advisor of AbsenceSoft, he is responsible for working with clients on strategic initiatives and evaluating partnerships and product opportunities. Before founding AbsenceSoft, Turner held leadership roles at Hewitt Associates, Mercer, and Reed Group, focusing on outsourcing and technology solutions for Leave of Absence and Employee Benefits.
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Matthew McCord
Matthew McCord joined the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) staff as a Consultant on the Motor Team in April 2015. He now holds the title of Senior Consultant. As a senior member of the Motor Team, McCord fields questions from employees and employers regarding their rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and assists in identifying accommodation solutions for employees with motor and mobility impairments. He is nationally certified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.