IN Specific

Labor & Employment

FMLA, ADA, and Indiana Leave Law

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2 hours 54 minutes
Jay Meisenhelder
Schuyler Geller
Bradley Wilson
With Jay Meisenhelder from Jay Meisenhelder Employment & Civil Rights Legal Services, P.C. + 2 others
Recorded December 12, 2023
Product ID 97466

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Overview

Noteworthy Developments in State Laws, Tips for Managing Intermittent Leave, and More

Recent changes in leave and accommodation regulations are shaking up the employment law landscape. Are you at the top of your game? This practical online seminar breaks down key leave and accommodation regulatory developments and provides you with guidelines for mitigating litigation risks. Determine whether leave constitutes a reasonable accommodation, gain tips for handling common accommodation requests, and determine what questions you can (and cannot) ask employees. Register today!

  • Explore the interactions between the FMLA, the ADA, and your state's leave and workers' compensation laws.
  • Get up to speed on the latest trends and case law.
  • Uncover practical guidance for managing thorny leave issues.
  • Gain tactics for preventing and addressing leave abuse.
  • Examine best practices for terminating workers on leave.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Interplay of the FMLA, the ADA, and State Leave and Workers’ Comp Laws
  2. Case Law Update and Recent Trends
  3. Tackling Complex Leave and Accommodation Issues
  4. Techniques for Preventing and Spotting Leave Abuse
  5. Disciplining and Firing Employees on Leave: Mitigating Litigation Risks

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Product ID 97466

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  1. The Interplay of the FMLA, the ADA, and State Leave and Workers’ Comp Laws

    1. FMLA and ADA - Overview and Recap of Employer Obligations and Legal Protections
    2. Notable Developments in State Leave and Accommodation Laws
    3. Interactions With State Workers' Compensation Laws
    4. Determining Whether Leave Counts as a Reasonable Accommodation
    5. Verifying and Responding to Leave Requests: Best Practices
    6. When Reinstatement Is - and Is Not - Required

  2. Case Law Update and Recent Trends

  3. Tackling Complex Leave and Accommodation Issues

    1. Accommodating Employees With Mental Health Conditions: Ensuring Legal Best Practices
    2. Managing Intermittent and Reduced-Hours Leave
    3. Dealing With Medical Marijuana and Substance Misuse Issues
    4. Handling Top Accommodation Requests: Service Animals, Remote Work, etc.
    5. Preventing and Responding to Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
    6. Best Practices in Handling Excessive Absences and Other Attendance Violations

  4. Techniques for Preventing and Spotting Leave Abuse

    1. Useful Tips for Identifying Patterns of Abuse
    2. What You Can - and Cannot - Ask Employees
    3. Medical Certification: Recognizing Red Flags
    4. Open-Ended Leave: Tips for Asking for More Information
    5. Asking for Recertification: When and How

  5. Disciplining and Firing Employees on Leave: Mitigating Litigation Risks

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level online seminar on leave and accommodation law is of benefit to attorneys, HR professionals, accountants and paralegals.

Speakers

Jay Meisenhelder
Jay
Meisenhelder
Jay Meisenhelder Employment & Civil Rights Legal Services, P.C.
Schuyler D Geller
Schuyler D.
Geller
Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP
Bradley L Wilson
Bradley L.
Wilson
Wilson Melton, LLC
Speaker bio
Jay Meisenhelder

Jay Meisenhelder

Jay Meisenhelder Employment & Civil Rights Legal Services, P.C.
Jay Meisenhelder

is an attorney and founder of Jay Meisenhelder Employment & Civil Rights Legal Services, P. C., located in Indianapolis. He practices in the areas of employment and discrimination law. Mr. Meisenhelder received his A.B. degree from Indiana University; his M.B.A. degree from the University of Maryland; and his J.D. degree, cum laude from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Indiana and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern districts of Indiana U.S. District Court Western for the District of Michigan; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, pro hac vice; and U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

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Schuyler D Geller

Schuyler D. Geller

Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP
Schuyler Geller

is a partner and member of Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP's litigation and business practice groups, where he represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial, regulatory, and employment litigation. He graduated from Indiana University, where he was a Justice on the Student Supreme Court. Mr. Geller went on to attend Chicago Kent College of Law, where he graduated with highest honors, earning induction in the Order of the Coif. He is active in the Indiana State Bar Association and is a recent graduate of the ISBA's Leadership Development Academy. Mr. Geller has certification from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in Trial and Deposition Skills. He is licensed to practice in Illinois, Indiana, before the Northern and Central districts of Illinois, Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois and the U.S. Tax Court.

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Bradley L Wilson

Bradley L. Wilson

Wilson Melton, LLC
Bradley Wilson

is a partner at Wilson Melton, LLC, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. He practices employment law, and wage and hour law. Mr. Wilson earned his B.S. and B.A. degrees from Ball State University and his J.D. degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Georgia.

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