Managing your workforce when employees are absent for work-related injuries can be a challenge. The myriad of potential landmines can be complicated. The cross-over between a disabled employee’s workers’ compensation rights and the obligations imposed by the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other leave of absence, discrimination and retaliation laws can confuse the most seasoned Human Resource professional. This seminar will assist you in effectively implementing the Interactive Process and recognizing potential issues and concerns before they become litigation nightmares. Attendees will learn the following key points: • Best practices in conducting the Interactive Process; • How to determine whether a requested accommodation is "unreasonable; • How to avoid retaliation claims brought by injured workers and disabled employees; • What to do when termination of a disabled worker is in the best interests of the company; • Common pitfalls created by an injured worker and how to avoid them.