Disability Rules Under The ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted over three decades ago, remains one of the most influential civil rights laws impacting today’s workforce. Its core mission is to promote equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities by ensuring workplace accessibility, prohibiting discrimination, and integrating individuals with both visible and invisible disabilities into professional environments. Despite its positive intent and widespread impact, many employers struggle to fully understand and apply its mandates.

This 90-minute, information-rich session led by ADA compliance expert Lauren Sobaski will guide employers through the complexities of the ADA. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of their legal obligations, how to engage in the interactive process, and best practices for making reasonable accommodations. The session will also address common pitfalls that can lead to EEOC scrutiny and legal action—including discriminatory hiring and promotion practices, retaliation, and failure to ensure digital accessibility. Real-world case studies will help translate legal requirements into practical action for HR professionals, managers, and leadership teams.

• The fundamentals of the ADA
• Employer responsibilities, including reasonable accommodations
• The employer benefits of ADA compliance
• The interactive process and its steps
• Key considerations for leave and attendance policies
• The importance of updating job descriptions
• Inclusive sourcing and recruiting practices
• Practical application of these concepts through case studies

• Understand the fundamental principles of the ADA and how it impacts your organization.
• Learn how to properly engage in the interactive process and make reasonable accommodations.
• Discover how ADA compliance can benefit your organization’s inclusivity, retention, and legal standing.
• Gain insights into leave and attendance policies and how they intersect with ADA requirements.
• Improve your recruiting practices with inclusive and accessible approaches.
• Review real-life case studies to see how successful (and unsuccessful) ADA implementation looks in practice.
• Learn why regularly updating job descriptions is critical for compliance and accommodation efforts.

This webinar will provide you with actionable guidance on ADA compliance to create a more inclusive, legally sound, and productive workplace.

• HR professionals
• Compliance officers
• Hiring managers
• Legal counsel
• Business owners and executives