2024 DMEC Annual Conference: The Cost of Compliance- ADA/FMLA Court Cases and Jury Verdicts

Hundreds of court decisions interpreting employer obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are decided each year, including frequent large jury verdicts and settlements of ADA and FMLA claims. This session will share important lessons learned from recent lawsuits and the do’s and don’ts of ADA/FMLA compliance challenges. You’ll have the chance to participate via interactive polling to predict the jury outcomes and learn what makes courts and juries sympathetic to employers and what does not. You’ll also learn tips to avoid liability and improve your policies, practices, and processes for handling FMLA requests and ADA accommodation issues.

Speakers:
Abigail O’Connell, JD, Senior Counsel, Sun Life
Marjory Robertson, JD, AVP, and Senior Counsel, Sun Life