Labor & Employment

Employment Law: Managing Murky FMLA and ADA Challenges

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New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
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Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 56 minutes
Faye Riva Cohen
Myra Fromholz
Melissa Vest
With Faye Riva Cohen from Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C. + 2 others
Recorded March 13, 2024
Product ID 98101

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Overview

Strategically Address Problems With Intermittent Leave, FMLA Misuse, and More

Go beyond the basics! This program explores solutions for today's top FMLA and ADA challenges. Discover essential guidelines for accommodating employees with mental health conditions, examine best practices for disciplining workers on leave, and much more. Enhance your knowledge - register today!

  • Navigate the interplay of the FMLA, the ADA, and workers' comp laws.
  • Overcome hurdles concerning marijuana and substance use issues.
  • Identify challenges in accommodating employees with mental health conditions.
  • Develop strategies for identifying FMLA misuse.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Navigating Critical FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Comp Interactions
  2. Handling Medical Marijuana and Substance Use Issues: Top Challenges and Hidden Dangers
  3. Accommodating Employees With Mental Health Conditions - Key Challenges
  4. Obstacles in Preventing and Identifying FMLA Fraud and Abuse
  5. Disciplining and Terminating Employees on Leave: Mitigating Litigation Risks

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Product ID 98101

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Navigating Critical FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Comp Interactions

    1. Recognizing When an Employee Qualifies for Leave (Even When They Don't Explicitly Ask for It)
    2. Medical Exam Requests: Top Legal Challenges
    3. Rules on Reinstating Employees: Equivalent Positions, Fitness-for-Duty Certification, etc.
    4. How to Determine When Each Law Applies: With Case Studies

  2. Handling Medical Marijuana and Substance Use Issues: Top Challenges and Hidden Dangers

    1. Medical Marijuana and the ADA - The Latest Developments
    2. Marijuana and Disability Discrimination: Avoiding Critical Mistakes
    3. Marijuana, Drug Tests, and the Blurry Concept of “Impairment” - New Rules and Challenges
    4. Substance Use Issues Under the FMLA and the ADA
    5. Disciplining and Terminating Employees With Substance Use Issues: Ensuring Legal Best Practices

  3. Accommodating Employees With Mental Health Conditions - Key Challenges

  4. Obstacles in Preventing and Identifying FMLA Fraud and Abuse

    1. Identifying Patterns of Abuse: What You Need to Know
    2. Medical Certification: Recognizing Red Flags, Asking for Recertification, etc.
    3. Key Challenges in Conducting Surveillance and FMLA Fraud Investigations
    4. The “Honest Belief” Defense
    5. Drafting and Updating Leave Policies: Avoiding Legal Landmines
    6. Overcoming Difficulties With Intermittent Leave

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

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Faye Riva Cohen
Faye
Riva Cohen
Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C.
Myra Fromholz
Myra
Fromholz
Melissa Vest
Melissa
Vest
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Speaker bio
Faye Riva Cohen

Faye Riva Cohen

Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C.
Faye Riva Cohen

founded the Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C. - one of the original woman-owned law firms in Philadelphia - with the mission of providing sophisticated, comprehensive counseling to individuals and businesses. Her practice areas include employment and labor law, civil rights and discrimination, estate planning and litigation, real estate, and family law. She is a frequent presenter at seminars and webinars in Pennsylvania, as well as nationally, in the areas of labor, employment, civil rights, and discrimination law, In addition, she has written, both as a primary and contributing author, approximately 145 legal articles published in prestigious publications and is the author of the influential Tough Lawyer Lady blog. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle districts of Pennsylvania; the U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; and the U.S. Supreme Court. She earned a J.D. degree from the University of Denver College of Law and a B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Minnesota. Her memberships include the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western districts of PA, Philadelphia Bar Association Lawyer Information and Referral Service, National Employment Lawyers Association; and she is a neutral arbitrator for FINRA.

 

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Myra Fromholz

Myra Fromholz

Myra Fromholz

is a paralegal with Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. Her practice centers around litigation, including but not limited to electronic case filings, legal and investigative research, cite checking, ESI discovery, heavy client contact, and brief and trial preparations. Ms. Fromholz earned her B.A. degree from University of Hartford, her certificate in paralegal studies from Mercy College and her M.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is a notary public in the state of New York, and is a certified paralegal through the North Carolina State Bar, Board of Paralegal Certification.

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Melissa Vest

Melissa Vest

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Melissa Vest

is an attorney with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC where she is a member of the labor and employment group. She focuses her practice on the representation of employers in all aspects of employment issues. Ms. Vests's experience in labor and employment law includes defending clients against allegations of discrimination and providing position statements to EEOC charges. She also counsels clients on employee handbooks and policies and employment agreements, including the enforcement and compliance of restrictive covenants. Ms. Vest earned her B.S. degree, summa cum laude, from Liberty University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from South Texas College of Law. She is admitted to practice in Texas.

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