ADA Basics for Businesses with 15+ Employees

Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is essential for HR professionals and managers responsible for handling employee accommodation requests, maintaining compliance, and preventing workplace discrimination claims. From recognizing an employee's need for assistance to navigating reasonable accommodations, knowing how to respond appropriately can help organizations reduce legal risks while supporting employees with disabilities.

This webinar explores the fundamental requirements of the ADA, including how to identify accommodation requests, engage in the interactive process, and evaluate reasonable accommodations and undue hardship. Participants will also learn the importance of protecting confidential employee medical information and understanding how ADA requirements intersect with other federal, state, and local employment laws.

Your Benefits For Attending:

• Recognize Accommodation Requests: Identify verbal, informal, or obvious requests for workplace adjustments, even when employees do not specifically mention the ADA.
• Navigate the Interactive Process: Understand how to engage employees in timely, good-faith discussions to identify appropriate workplace accommodations.
• Evaluate Reasonable Accommodations: Explore common accommodations, including modified work schedules, equipment adjustments, and remote work, while understanding the concept of undue hardship.
• Protect Employee Medical Privacy: Learn the importance of maintaining confidential medical information separately from standard personnel records and restricting unauthorized access.
• Understand Overlapping Legal Requirements: Recognize how the ADA interacts with other federal, state, and local employment laws.

Gain the practical knowledge and confidence to respond appropriately to employee accommodation requests, manage sensitive situations, and support ADA compliance. Whether you're an HR professional or a manager, this session will help you make more informed decisions while fostering a respectful and legally compliant workplace.