More and more employers are navigating workplace issues involving employees with psychiatric disabilities. Understanding your obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is essential to ensuring that you support employees appropriately while also maintaining workplace standards, productivity, and safety.
When can an employer discipline an employee with a psychiatric disability for violating a workplace rule? What reasonable accommodations may be required and which accommodation requests can create unexpected legal risks? When can an employer take action when an employee’s conduct raises legitimate workplace safety concerns? And when may an employee be considered a “direct threat” to themselves or others under the ADA?
This informative and engaging 60-minute live HR webinar, presented by an experienced employment law attorney, will provide practical guidance for HR professionals, managers, and employers on navigating these challenging issues while minimizing legal risk and complying with the ADAAA.
What You Will Learn in This ADA HR Webinar
- What constitutes a psychiatric disability under the ADA and which conditions may be covered
- How to ensure compliance with the ADA when addressing employees with psychiatric disabilities
- When an employee’s misconduct or violation of a workplace rule may be disciplined despite the employee’s disability
- How and when to engage in the ADA interactive process
- What types of reasonable accommodations employers may be required to provide to employees with psychiatric disabilities
- Common accommodation requests that can create legal challenges and employer liability
- How workplace safety concerns should be evaluated under the ADA
- How an employee’s conduct while taking medication may affect the employee’s rights and the employer’s obligations
- What constitutes a “direct threat” under the ADA
- When an employer may lawfully remove or terminate an employee who presents a direct threat to themselves or others
- When an employer must consider reasonable accommodations or other alternatives before terminating employment
- Important ADA cases that changed the legal landscape for employers
Who Will Benefit Most from This ADA HR Webinar?
This webinar is ideal for:
- HR Professionals
- HR Directors and HR Managers
- Managers and Supervisors
- In-House Counsel
- Employment Attorneys
- Business Owners
- Anyone responsible for employee relations, workplace compliance, or managing disability-related issues
Your 60-Minute HR Learning Center Webinar Includes
- Live online training presented by an experienced employment law attorney
- PowerPoint presentation covering key legal requirements and practical strategies for avoiding employer liability
- Comprehensive handouts for future reference
- Certificate of Attendance
- Live Question & Answer Session
Gain the Practical Knowledge You Need to Manage Psychiatric Disabilities with Confidence
Issues involving psychiatric disabilities can present some of the most challenging and legally complex situations for employers. This live webinar will help you understand your obligations under the ADA, recognize potential legal pitfalls, and make informed decisions when addressing accommodations, performance and conduct issues, and workplace safety concerns.
This live online HR webinar is a must-attend program for HR professionals, managers, in-house counsel, and employers. Sign up today!