The Americans With Disabilities Act and the Impact of the 2008 Amendments

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Concerned about how the ADA has changed - and how your workplace may be impacted? Now - more than ever - it's important for your organization to understand updated ADA requirements and develop strategies to document compliance and minimize your risk. Attend this seminar and get the guidance your company needs to avoid costly and time-consuming discrimination lawsuits. Register now and get up to speed on recent developments under the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - and how to implement changes in your workplace. Find out what you need to know to avoid liability and litigation for noncompliance - and position your company for the best possible outcome if a lawsuit does arise. Sign up today! Benefits for You - Avoid disability lawsuits by knowing exactly who the amended ADA covers - Save time and money by learning exactly what accommodations you need to make - Decipher the complex interplay of ADA, FMLA and workers' compensation laws - Find out what the EEOC has to say about current disability law issues - Protect your company from costly claims - get best practices for minimizing your risk

The Americans With Disabilities Act and the Impact of the 2008 Amendments Agenda

This seminar will be presented by Eugene J. Droder III, Andrew R. Kaake, Raymond D. Neusch and Jeffrey S. Shoskin.

8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 11:15 am Overview of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008

(Break 10:00 am - 10:15 am)

- Purposes of the ADAAA

- What Changed?

- "Substantially Limits" Redefined

- Broadened the Definition of "Major Life Activities"

- Broadened the Definition of "Regarded As"

- Limiting the "Mitigating Measures" Defense

- Impairments Episodic in Nature or in Remission

- How Will This Affect the Workplace?

- ADA, FMLA and Workers' Compensation Interplay

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA and Ohio Law

- What Is a Reasonable Accommodation?

- The Interactive Process

- What Is an Undue Hardship?

- Case Law Examples

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Medical Inquiries and Examinations, Confidentiality and Recordkeeping Requirements

- Limitations on Pre-Offer Medical Inquiries

- Scope of Post-Offer Medical Inquiries, Tests and Exams

- Post-Hire Medical Examinations

- Proper Dissemination of Medical Information

- Confidentiality Requirements

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm New EEOC Guidelines for Applying Performance and Conduct Standards to Employees With Disabilities

- Discussion of the New EEOC Guidelines

- Case Law Examples

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Break

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Avoiding Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

- Recognizing Potential Claims

- Best Practices to Minimize Risks

- Responding to Internal and External Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Questions and Answers

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