Labor & Employment

NJ Specific

4.17

FMLA, ADA, and New Jersey Leave Law

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 54 minutes
Lindsay Dischley
Ralph Smith
With Lindsay A. Dischley from CSG Law + 1 other
Recorded August 13, 2024
Product ID 98595

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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. Techniques for Preventing and Spotting Leave Abuse
  4. Tackling Complex Leave and Accommodation Issues
  5. Disciplining and Firing Employees on Leave: Mitigating Litigation Risks

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Product ID 98595

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
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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. 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

  4. 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

  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
  • Paralegals

Speakers

Lindsay A Dischley
Lindsay A.
Dischley
CSG Law
Ralph R Smith III
Ralph R.
Smith, III
Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.
Speaker bio
Lindsay A Dischley

Lindsay A. Dischley

CSG Law
Lindsay Dischley

is a partner at CSG Law and practice group leader of the employment department. She represents employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, retaliation, and wage and hour claims in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York, and before federal, state and local administrative agencies, including the EEOC, New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, New York State Division of Human Rights, and New York City Commission on Human Rights. Ms. Dischley also counsels human resources professionals, general counsel and business owners in all aspects of employment law, including leaves of absence, accommodations, cannabis, wage and hour law requirements, prevailing wage, employment and separation agreements, restrictive covenants, the implementation of employment policies, employee training programs, and other employment issues. Furthermore, she conducts internal workplace investigations for employers on employment-related issues, such as claims of harassment and discrimination, and provides trainings to employees, such as sensitivity and anti-harassment training. Ms. Dischley earned her bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from Loyola University Maryland and her J.D. degree from Fordham University Law School, where she was a member of the Urban Law Journal and the Moot Court Board, and participated in the Family Law Clinic. She is a member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association, and a board member of Girls on the Run of New Jersey East. Ms. Dischley is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York, and before the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern districts of New York.

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Ralph R Smith III

Ralph R. Smith, III

Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.
Ralph Smith

is a shareholder and co-chair of the labor and employment group of Capehart & Scatchard, P.A. He focuses his practice in employment litigation and preventative employment practices, including counseling employers on the creation of employment policies, non-compete and trade secret agreements, and training employers to avoid employment-related litigation. Mr. Smith represents both companies and individuals in related complex commercial litigation before federal state courts and administrative agencies in labor and employment cases; including race, gender, age, national origin, disability and workplace harassment and discrimination matters, wage-and-hour disputes, restrictive covenants, grievances, arbitrations, drug testing, and employment-related contract issues. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Temple University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Temple University School of Law. Mr. Smith is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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