People make up the workforce, but also bring challenges, whether their workplace is a manufacturing floor, an 18-wheeler, or an office. Many personal employee situations might require a change in the way work gets done or how a company policy applies. While most people might think of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when accommodations for an employee’s condition are involved, employees might also be entitled to accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The goal for employers remains to provide an employee with the tools needed to continue to safely perform the job.
This webcast will dig into the federal ADA and the PWFA regarding workplace accommodations for employee conditions. It will also address how the laws are similar to each other and how they differ. In some situations, employers may have defenses against providing certain accommodations, including for safety reasons.
Join this program for a spotlight on how to address these types of accommodations in many different workplace settings. We will also reserve time to take YOUR questions!
Meet the Presenters
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Darlene (Dolly) Clabault, SHRM-CP, PHR, CLMS
Darlene (Dolly) Clabault, SHRM-CP, PHR, CLMS has been an editor at J.J. Keller & Associates since 1996. As a member of the Human Resources Publishing team, she researches and creates content on several HR topics such as employee leave, FMLA, the ADA, and HIPAA. Clabault has presented at a variety of HR-related events and her work has been published in books and periodicals. As an editor of a variety of publications and services, Clabault has helped many human resource professionals with their issues and challenges.
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Judy Kneiszel
Judy Kneiszel joined J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. in May 2018. As an editor, she has become an expert on a wide array of HR topics, from communication and employee discipline to background checks; discrimination; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and policies. Kneiszel brings decades of entrepreneurial experience, encompassing freelance writing, editing, and advertising copywriting.
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.