Labor & Employment

NM Specific

FMLA, ADA, and New Mexico Leave Law

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Lorna Wiggins
Trent Howell
With Lorna M. Wiggins from Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C. + 1 other
Recorded December 19, 2024.
Product ID 99280

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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 99280

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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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
  • Paralegals

Speakers

Lorna M Wiggins
Lorna M.
Wiggins
Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C.
Trent A Howell
Trent A.
Howell
Trent A. Howell, Attorney at Law
Speaker bio
Lorna M Wiggins

Lorna M. Wiggins

Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C.
Lorna Wiggins

is a shareholder in the Albuquerque law firm of Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C. She has practiced primarily in the areas of labor and employment law. Ms. Wiggins started practicing law in New Mexico after completing a judicial clerkship. Much of her practice includes advising management on various personnel issues, including hiring, discipline, termination and layoff issues; negotiating employment contracts; non-compete agreements; patent waiver agreements; and assisting management in developing and implementing personnel policies. Ms. Wiggins regularly assists management in certification and decertification elections, negotiating union contracts, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges. She regularly defends employers before the New Mexico Human Right Commission, EEOC, OFCCP, NLRB, and state and federal courts. Ms. Wiggins routinely provides training to employers in recognizing and eliminating discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is a frequent lecturer on labor and employment law. She attended Southern Methodist University and earned her B.S. degree, cum laude, from the University of North Dakota; and her J.D. degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law. Ms. Wiggins is a member of the Albuquerque and American bar associations, and the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Trent A Howell

Trent A. Howell

Trent A. Howell, Attorney at Law
Trent Howell

is a 26-year New Mexico lawyer focused in employment and whistleblower trial practice. Formerly a partner in the defense firms of Jackson Lewis and Holland & Hart, Mr. Howell is now a sole practitioner, defending companies and representing employee-plaintiffs. He graduated University of Texas (B.A. English, special honors), inducted Sigma Tau Delta; and the University of Texas School of Law (J.D.), inducted Board of Advocates. He has been New Mexico Board specialized in employment (2005-10, 2017-21) and in America’s Most Honored Professionals|Top 1%, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Lead Counsel, Top Rated Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, Chambers Leading Business Lawyers, and International Association of Defense Counsel.

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