With more employees requesting workplace accommodations for conditions like migraines, arthritis, and other potentially disabling health issues, it's crucial for HR professionals and employers to understand their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This informative and practical webinar explores what qualifies as a disability under the ADA and how to navigate the often-complex process of determining reasonable accommodations. Participants will gain clarity on how the ADA intersects with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how to distinguish the two when handling leave requests.
This session will also dive into the ADA-required “interactive process,” offering guidance on how to engage in it effectively while reducing legal risks. You’ll learn the consequences of failing to properly document this process and how such oversights can lead to significant liability. With real-world scenarios and best practice recommendations, attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies for managing accommodation requests and protecting their organizations.
Your Benefits For Attending:
- Comprehensive review of ADA law and what qualifies as a disability.
- Key differences between the ADA and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
- Understanding the importance of the interactive process and employer responsibilities.
- How to effectively use the interactive process and implement best practices.
- Strategies to document accommodations properly and reduce liability risks.
Why this webinar is a must-attend:
By attending this session, you’ll gain the legal insight and practical tools you need to confidently handle accommodation requests, limit liability, and ensure compliance with ADA and FMLA requirements—making you a stronger asset to your HR or compliance team.
Who Should Attend?
- Human Resources Professionals
- HR Managers
- HR Generalists
- Employee Relations Specialists
- Compliance Officers
- Legal Professionals
- In-House Counsel
- Risk Management Professionals
- Benefits Administrators
- Payroll Professionals
- Operations Managers
- Business Owners
- Executives
- Managers
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Lauren Sobaski is an associate in the firm’s Kansas City office. She focuses her practice on employment discrimination and related litigation, employment law training, drafting policies and procedures, and wage and hour law.
Before engaging in the practice of law, Lauren spent 15 years in human resource management. This experience gives her a unique insight into the employment law matters that are most important to her clients. Most recently, Lauren was a human resource consultant at Paychex, where she provided human resource management to 75 businesses operating in 20 states. Lauren’s significant career in human resources positions her well to work with her clients to identify and obtain practical business solutions to their toughest employment issues.
Lauren is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), which is issued by the Human Resource Certification Institute, and a Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
During law school, Lauren served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. in the United States District Court, Western District of Missouri. She also interned at the United States Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor, where she worked on OSHA and wage and hour investigations.