Overview
This webinar will help your organization understand how to comply with the rules and regulations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Attendees will receive information on best practices for providing accommodations and information on the scope of how the PWFA expands upon the rights that pregnant workers already have under federal law.
Why you should Attend
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide "reasonable accommodation" to a qualified employee or applicant related to pregnancy. The EEOC is accepting charges related to violations of the PWFA.
This webinar will help employers understand how this regulation coincides with other existing laws such as the ADA and how the essential job functions provide critical
Areas Covered in the Session
- An overview of the PWFA and how it coincides with the ADA
- What triggers an "undue hardship" which may exempt an employer from approving an accommodation
- An outline of the protections covered under the PWFA
- Pitfalls to avoid when evaluating a request for an accommodation
- Understanding limitations on request for medical documentation
- Common accommodation for pregnant workers
- Recent case law insights
Who Will Benefit
- All Level of HR
- Business Owners
- CEO's
- Managers
Speaker Profile
Racquel L. Harris is a Business Strategist and Human Resources Consultant at R. L. Harris & Associates, LLC. Racquel has 25 years of Executive level experience in Human Resources and earned two certifications in Human Resources (PHR, and SHRM-CP) and certification in Risk Management (CRMC).
She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Indiana University. Racquel has a full and comprehensive understanding of how important training is to an organization. She has a high aptitude for strategic planning and execution which she implemented while she was President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management. Under her leadership, the organization achieved the prestigious Chapter of the Year Award from the Indiana State Council of The Society for Human Resources Management. Racquel is an expert in Labor Relations, Federal and State employment laws, and strategically aligning human resources with organizational goals.
She has a demonstrated ability to use data and statistics to solve problems. Racquel is recognized in the community as a servant leader which has earned her numerous awards including the Martin Luther King Drum Major award presented by former Mayor Jeff Rea, The “40 under 40” recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, The Seven Seals Award by the ESGR, and the Michiana Chapter Society for Human Resources Management 2010 Leader of the Year.
Instructor
Racquel L. Harris