Untangle the Web of FMLA, ADA, GINA and Workers’ Compensation

Recorded On: 10/29/2019

The interplay of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state workers’ compensation laws continues to cause compliance issues for many employers. Employees with injuries or illnesses may have rights under more than one statute. Add to that the protections of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and the challenge of compliance for employers is even greater. Session participants will gain insights and practical steps to help chart a course to reducing your legal risk. Learning Objectives: Communicate an overview of the laws; Address common problems occurring under these laws; Navigate these legal issues successfully to support your organization and reduce your legal risk.

Adam Dougherty

Adam represents and counsels management clients of all sizes in a wide range of diverse industries including restaurants, retail, healthcare and long-term care, transportation, agriculture, colleges, manufacturing, energy and banking in connection with all types of employment and labor law matters arising under international, federal and state laws. In addition to representing companies all across the state of Texas, Adam also maintains a national and international practice, representing companies operating in each of the 50 states and across the globe. He has extensive experience representing his clients not only in single and multi-plaintiff cases, but also in class actions and FLSA collective actions with putative class members numbering in the tens of thousands. Adam is co-creator of “Monthly Conversations with Adam and Sean,” an interactive employment law briefing held regularly in Dallas for legal and human resources professionals.

Sean Urich

Sean has been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor and Employment Law since 2006. He regularly advises and trains managers, HR professionals, and in-house counsel regarding compliance with state and federal employment laws and numerous workplace issues, including harassment prevention and internal investigations, family and medical leave, military leave and reinstatement rights, and overtime pay. Sean frequently assists clients in preparing employment policies and handbooks, and he has considerable experience in drafting non-competition agreements and evaluating their enforceability. Sean is co-creator of “Monthly Conversations with Adam and Sean,” an interactive employment law briefing held regularly in Dallas for legal and human resources professionals.

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