ADA, Medical Privacy & Confidentiality: What Every Employer Needs

Staying compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HIPAA, and FMLA regulations is a growing challenge for employers navigating the intersection of employee health and workplace policies. This timely and essential webinar will guide HR professionals, payroll administrators, managers, and business leaders through the critical aspects of medical privacy and confidentiality in the workplace. Gain clarity on what you can and cannot ask about an employee's health, how to manage sensitive information properly, and how to legally support employees through medical-related conversations and decisions.

Led by expert Melveen Stevenson, this session will utilize real-world case studies and best practices to deliver actionable insights you can implement immediately. You’ll leave with a comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements and the confidence to handle employee accommodations, medical leave, and payroll adjustments without risking legal repercussions. This training ensures you’re equipped to protect both your business and your employees while creating a respectful, legally sound workplace.

• Learn exactly what constitutes a legal medical inquiry under ADA and what questions to avoid.
• Understand medical confidentiality obligations and how to prevent common compliance errors.
• Navigate leave requests, FMLA, and disability accommodations while safeguarding employee privacy.
• Equip managers with effective and compliant strategies for discussing employee health issues.
• Master best practices for storing and securing employee medical records.
• Discover how to manage payroll adjustments and benefits tied to medical leave without breaching confidentiality.
• Apply real-life case studies to improve your ADA-related policies and reduce organizational risk.

This webinar empowers professionals at every level—HR, management, and payroll—to confidently manage health-related workplace conversations and transactions without overstepping legal boundaries. You’ll walk away with tools that directly protect your company and support your workforce.

• Human Resources Managers and Directors
• HR Compliance Specialists
• Employee Relations Managers
• Benefits Administrators
• Payroll and Leave Specialists
• Talent Acquisition Professionals
• Direct Managers