How to Manage the Legal Landmine of the FMLA, ADA and Workers Compensation in the Workplace 2025

Course Description

Figuring out how to navigate and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be difficult in itself. So when FMLA or Workers’ Compensation is also involved, confusion about how each law applies is understandable.

There are a number of misconceptions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and workers' compensation, including:

ADA

Some people think that the ADA is misused by people with vague complaints or diagnoses. However, the ADA requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

FMLA

Some people think that employees must explicitly request FMLA leave. Others think that employers can deny reduced schedules or intermittent leave if it's disruptive to the workplace. However, the FMLA allows workers time off for family or health reasons that constitute a serious health condition.

Workers' compensation

Some people think that workers' compensation benefits are only for incidents where the employer or a third party is at fault. Others think that workers' compensation only covers physical injuries, leaving those with psychological conditions without support. Workers' compensation provides compensation for lost wages and medical treatment for employees facing a work-related injury.

Learn how to mitigate these regulations and avoid the legal landmine they represent.

Areas Covered:-

• Learn the differences between each of the FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation requirement
• Learn how the reasonable accommodation interactive process can help navigate the ADA regulations
• Learn how the FMLA can overlap with the ADA
• Learn how the Worker's Compensation Insurance has its own requirements in the workplace
• Learn how to provide a summary of the various types of federal, state, and local employee leave and disability laws that may be in play when an employee (or their family member) requires time away for medical reasons
• Learn how these laws will commonly overlap and interact
• Learn the challenges faced by multi-state employers in administering disability and leave laws
• Learn the highlights, common pitfalls, and misconceptions that may increase the risk of employer liability.

Why You Should Attend:-

The implication of violating federal regulations can cause huge fines, penalties, and even criminal sanctions. Mitigating these regulations can be a legal landmine and have workplace compliance. This training will provide the necessary tools and resources to navigate these regulations and be clear about compliance expectations.

Who Should Attend:-

• All Employers
• Business Owners
• Company Leadership
• Compliance professionals
• HR Professionals
• Managers/Supervisors
• Employers in all industries.