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Overview
Noteworthy Developments in Leave Laws, Tips for Spotting Leave Abuse, 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 when leave constitutes a reasonable accommodation, determine what questions you can (and cannot) ask employees, and more. Register today!
- Explore the interactions between the FMLA, the ADA, and your state's workers' compensation laws.
- Get up to speed on the latest trends and case law.
- Gain tactics for preventing and addressing leave abuse.
- Examine best practices for terminating workers on leave.
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Interplay of the FMLA, the ADA, and Workers' Comp Laws
- Case Law Update and Recent Trends
- Techniques for Preventing and Spotting Leave Abuse
- Disciplining and Firing Employees on Leave: Mitigating Litigation Risks
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 02-24-2026 |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 09-06-2026 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total | 12-18-2025 |
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CLE
Agenda
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The Interplay of the FMLA, the ADA, and Workers' Comp Laws
- FMLA and ADA - Overview and Recap of Employer Obligations and Legal Protections
- Notable Developments in FMLA and Accommodation Laws
- Interactions With State Workers' Compensation Laws
- Determining When Leave Counts as a Reasonable Accommodation
- Verifying, Analyzing, and Responding to Leave Requests: Best Practices
- When Reinstatement Is - and Is Not - Required
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Case Law Update and Recent Trends
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Techniques for Preventing and Spotting Leave Abuse
- Useful Tips for Identifying Patterns of Abuse
- What You Can - and Cannot - Ask Employees
- Medical Certification: Recognizing Red Flags
- Open-Ended Leave: Tips for Asking for More Information
- Asking for Recertification: When and How
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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
- Paralegals
Speakers
Speaker bio
Jeffrey R. Elliott
is an attorney with Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys, where he concentrates his practice in employment and workplace litigation in state and federal courts, with emphasis on discrimination, sexual harassment, protected status litigation, and discrimination claims. Mr. Elliott has been certified as a U.S. District Court Mediator - Middle District. He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Berks County, Philadelphia and Federal bar associations, and serves on the Pennsylvania Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section. Mr. Elliott's professional memberships also include the PBA Judicial Evaluation Committee, Berks County Bar Association Employment Law Committee, Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce Employment and Human Resources Committee, and corporate member of the Association of U.S. Army. He is a classroom consultant and student mentor for college and law students aspiring to become lawyers, and an adjunct professor at Immaculata University where he teaches emergency management law. Mr. Elliott earned his B.A. degree from Ohio University and his J.D. degree from Dickinson School of Law.
Speaker bio
Jocelyn M. Mendez
is an attorney with Margolis Edelstein, where she concentrates her practice on representing both public and private employers in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, retaliation, hostile work environment, and wage and hour disputes. Ms. Mendez earned her B.A. degree from American University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Widener University Delaware Law School. While at Widener University, she served as both a staff editor and articles editor on the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law. Ms. Mendez was also the president of the Black Law Students’ Association and vice president of the Latinx-American Law Students’ Association. A champion for equity, she received her law school’s inaugural Dean’s Award for the Advancement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Ms. Mendez remains active in her law school community by serving on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and also as an alumni mentor for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law and the Black Law Students’ Association. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Bar Association and the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania. She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Speaker bio
Timothy M. Kolman
is an attorney and partner with Kolman Law P.C. He was recently inducted into the top 10% of employment lawyers in the United States, by Lawyers of Distinction. Mr. Kolman is also a Super Lawyer with a top rating from Avvo (10 out of 10), and over 50 wonderful endorsements from his clients. He has also been awarded the Lead Counsel designation in labor and employment law from Thompson Reuters for the second year in a row for his “profound legal experience, peer recommendations and spotless record.” Mr. Kolman is a lifetime member of the Million-Dollar and Multi-Million-Dollar Forum, in which membership is restricted to only those attorneys who have won million or multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements for their respective clients. He was recently selected by Who’s Who worldwide as a top lawyer. Mr. Kolman is a member of the United States Supreme Court, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Western and Eastern districts of Pennsylvania, and the District Court of Colorado. Additionally, he has appeared pro hac vice in many federal courts including, but not limited to, the Northern and Southern districts of New York, Northern District of Ohio and the District of Maryland. Originally from London, England, Mr. Kolman received his first law degree from the University of Glasgow in Scotland, with high honors, and is a lifetime member of the Middle Temple Inns of Court in London. He then attended and received his second law degree from The University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he was an editor of the Law Review.
Speaker bio
Allen S. Gehring, Jr.
is an attorney with Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys, where he practices in a wide range of areas including higher education law, labor and employment law, and litigation. Mr. Gehring graduated with academic honors, cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. While at Georgetown, he worked in the United States Congress in the House of Representatives on the Committee on Education and the Workforce, which oversees the nation’s education and employment laws. Mr. Gehring also worked in the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. During 2018-2019, he served as a staff member on Georgetown’s American Criminal Law Review. In addition, Mr. Gehring earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, in philosophy and history from Cedarville University, his M.A. degree in philosophy from Texas A&M University and his Ph.D. degree in philosophy from Indiana University, Bloomington. Mr. Gehring is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.
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