NETWORKING BREAKFAST Brian Nelson 8:30 - 9:00 Bring your continental breakfast to your employment track meeting room. A chance to get to know the presenters and the other participants in the track in a casual manner. MASTERING THE FUNDAMENTALS Carol Miaskoff 9:00 - 10:20 Nelson This session will provide a basic overview of the ADA Amendments Mary Jo O’Neill Act and the EEOC regulations that define the duties and Nicole St. Germain responsibilities of employers and employees. Case studies will be discussed. 10:40 - 12 Noon WHAT DO I KNOW, AND WHAT CAN I LEARN? Carol Miaskoff Brian Nelson In this session, we will discuss when an employee puts an employer Mary Jo O’Neill on notice of the need for accommodations under the ADA, and we will cover when, how, and why an employer may undertake Nicole St. Germain inquiries of employees without violating the ADA and GINA. Luncheon hosted by the National Institute on Employment Issues 12 Noon - 1 PM 1:00 - 2:00 YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS PART 1 Carol Miaskoff – Brian Nelson Using realistic scenarios, this interactive workshop will focus on more Mary Jo O’Neill complex requests, such as, extended leave, teleworking, Nicole St. Germain bossectomies, reassignment, and other challenging issues. Practical accommodation approaches, solutions, and undue hardship principles will be explored and discussed. 2:15 - 3:15 YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS PART 2 Carol Miaskoff – Brian Nelson This is a continuation of the preceding session. See description Mary Jo O’Neill above. Nicole St. Germain 3:30 - 4:30 DIRECT THREAT Carol Miaskoff Brian Nelson In this session, we will present case law and case studies that Mary Jo O’Neill demonstrate this critical nuance of the ADA, which many employers Nicole St. Germain fail to understand this principle, to their detriment. 4:45 6:00 ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S NETWORKING RECEPTION – Come and meet your Speakers and our board of directors and network further with your fellow participants in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy snacks and refreshments. TIME Day Three - Wednesday, October 24, 2018 FACULTY EMPLOYMENT 9:00 - 10:20 EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES Nelson Mary Jo O’Neill We will focus on the challenges of addressing mental health issues in Nicole St. Germain the workplace and will present case studies to illustrate sound practices and effective solutions.
8:30 - 9:00 NETWORKING BREAKFAST Bring your continental breakfast to your employment track meeting room. A chance to get to know the presenters and the other participants in the track in a casual manner. Brian Nelson 9:00 - 10:20 MASTERING THE FUNDAMENTALS This session will provide a basic overview of the ADA Amendments Act and the EEOC regulations that define the duties and responsibilities of employers and employees. Case studies will be discussed. Carol Miaskoff Nelson Mary Jo O’Neill Nicole St. Germain 10:40 - 12 Noon WHAT DO I KNOW, AND WHAT CAN I LEARN? In this session, we will discuss when an employee puts an employer on notice of the need for accommodations under the ADA, and we will cover when, how, and why an employer may undertake inquiries of employees without violating the ADA and GINA. Carol Miaskoff Brian Nelson Mary Jo O’Neill Nicole St. Germain 12 Noon - 1 PM Luncheon hosted by the National Institute on Employment Issues 1:00 - 2:00 YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS – PART 1 Using realistic scenarios, this interactive workshop will focus on more complex requests, such as, extended leave, teleworking, bossectomies, reassignment, and other challenging issues. Practical accommodation approaches, solutions, and undue hardship principles will be explored and discussed. Carol Miaskoff Brian Nelson Mary Jo O’Neill Nicole St. Germain 2:15 - 3:15 YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS – PART 2 This is a continuation of the preceding session. See description above. Carol Miaskoff Brian Nelson Mary Jo O’Neill Nicole St. Germain 3:30 - 4:30 DIRECT THREAT In this session, we will present case law and case studies that demonstrate this critical nuance of the ADA, which many employers fail to understand this principle, to their detriment. Carol Miaskoff Brian Nelson Mary Jo O’Neill Nicole St. Germain 4:45 – 6:00 ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S NETWORKING RECEPTION Come and meet your Speakers and our board of directors and network further with your fellow participants in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy snacks and refreshments. TIME Day Three - Wednesday, October 24, 2018 EMPLOYMENT FACULTY 9:00 - 10:20 EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES We will focus on the challenges of addressing mental health issues in the workplace and will present case studies to illustrate sound practices and effective solutions. Nelson Mary Jo O’Neill Nicole St. Germain
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