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Overview
This training will provide an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act and important steps that employers should take to avoid legal consequences. Additionally, this training will demonstrate how to navigate ADA compliance with other applicable employment laws.
Why you should Attend
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires employers to provide a reasonable accommodation to qualifies individuals with disabilities so long as it does not create an undue hardship on the employer. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had made it even more difficult for employers to navigate the Americans with Disabilities Act and The Interactive process. Missteps can be costly and have severe legal consequences.
Areas Covered in the Session
- The definition of a Disability under the ADA
- The 3 categories of reasonable accommodation
- The most important steps to take during the interactive process
- The most effective ways to properly address performance or conduct issues with an employee perceived of having a disability
- How to properly document the interactive process to prevent potential litigation
- How to avoid costly mistakes during the interactive process
- How to recognize a request for Accommodation
- Ways to ensure job descriptions are ADA compliant
Who Will Benefit
- HR Professionals
- HR Executives
- CEO’s
- HR Business Partners
- HR Directors
- HR Generalists
Speaker Profile
Racquel L. Harris is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at R.L. Harris & Associates, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive-level experience to her role. With dual certifications in Human Resources and Risk Management, she also holds a BA in Organizational Communication from Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. Currently, Racquel is pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.
She has a deep understanding of the pivotal role training plays within an organization and excels in strategic planning and execution, skills she honed during her tenure as President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and on the Indiana SHRM State Council.
Racquel is an expert in labor relations, federal and state employment laws, and aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives. Known in the community as a servant leader, she has received multiple accolades, including the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award from former Mayor Jeff Rea, the "40 under 40" recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR, and the Michiana SHRM Leader of the Year Award.
Her commitment to community service is further demonstrated through her roles on several boards and committees In addition to her professional work, Racquel frequently volunteers her time offering professional skills training to help individuals prepare for employment. She remains dedicated to supporting the growth and success of others.
Instructor
Racquel L. Harris