This webinar will discuss differences between Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), disability and maternity leave, what benefits apply to new parents, what documentation required for pregnancy related absences, how to discipline a pregnant employee to avoid any kind of pregnancy discrimination complaints.
Why Should You Attend:
With pregnancy discrimination complaints quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing types of employment discrimination charges filed with the EEOC, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of the Law. So if you are not sure of the differences between the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or what benefits apply to new parents, an adopting employee or the difference in coverage between disability leave and maternity leave, this training is for you. Do what’s right for your employees and help your company and yourself in the process.Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- Reasonable Accommodations” for an employee who is pregnant or recently gave birth.
- “Serious Health Conditions” under FMLA, ADA, PDA.
- Specific rights of pregnant employees and common employment practices that could be considered discriminatory.
- Difference between PDA and FMLA.
- When is an employer required to place a pregnant employee on leave?
- Requiring documentation for pregnancy related absences.
- Disciplining a pregnant employee: Tips to stay out of court.
- Learning from recent Pregnancy Discrimination cases.
- Understanding the Rights of Parents in the Workplace.
- Adoption and foster care under Federal Law.
- Working with new parents to assist them on the roller coaster balancing work and family life.
Who Will Benefit:
- All public agencies, including state, local and federal employers, local education agencies (schools)
- Private-sector employers who employed 50 or more employees
- Joint employers and successors of covered employers.
- Federal contractors with 50 or more employees,
- HR professionals
- Financial Officers
- In-House Counsel
- Affirmative Action/EEO Officers
- HR Professionals
- Office Managers
- Business Owners
- Compliance Officers
- Managers and Supervisors
- Employee Relations Professionals
Speaker
U Harold LevyCourse Provider
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