On May 16, 2019, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Accommodating NY Employees with Disabilities”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience.
In the webinar, I discuss:
- Qualifying Disabilities
- “Undue Hardships”
- “Interactive Process”
- Leave as an Accommodation
- and More!
Under federal, state, and local laws, many New York employers (all with at least 4 employees) have obligations to accommodate their employees’ disabilities. However, the requirements are not always straightforward. Often, employers must communicate with an employee to determine whether there are any reasonable accommodations that pose an undue hardship. This webinar identifies the underlying legal parameters to help you handle the process more effectively.
Why You Should Watch “Accommodating NY Employees with Disabilities”
The Americans with Disabilities Act and New York Human Rights Law protect employees with disabilities. But accommodating NY employees with disabilities can be more difficult than it seems. It’s important to understand the requirements and limits of these laws. It’s also important to follow them carefully when working with individual employees regarding their medical conditions and their ability to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
In the webinar, we walk through the process of addressing an employee’s accommodation request and note some of the common mistakes. For example, an employee with a disability should not automatically lose their job when they’ve used up their 12 weeks of FMLA leave. Additional leave can be a reasonable accommodation. But whether it creates an undue hardship may depend on many factors.
Plus, do you know when you can and should get medical documentation about an employee’s disability before resolving an accommodation request? And, did you know, employees in New York City now must receive a written determination regarding accommodations?
This webinar will get you up to speed on these developments and best practices in this important area.