Concurrent Session: Reasonable Accommodation: More Important than Ever
CAHR21
Keyword(s)
California, California Employment Law, Discrimination Claims, Litigation, HR Compliance
Concurrent Session:
Reasonable Accommodation: More Important than Ever
presented by Amber Solano
The administration of everyday tasks continue to require employer attention; with discrimination avoidance at the time of the list. Through a series of case studies, we will cover employer missteps when handling the interactive process and accommodations. We will offer additional examples in the COVID environment that have tripped up employers, and provide best practices to minimize exposure to discrimination claims.
Learning Objectives include:
1. Receive an overview and understanding of issues employers face during the interactive process
2. Receive tips to limit company liability when administering accommodations
3. Learn the appropriate feedback elements when handling the interactive process
Credits
HRCI - California:1.0, SHRM - PDC:1.0
Description
About the speaker...
Amber Solano
Amber Solano is Chair of AALRR's Private Labor and Employment Practice Group, covering nine offices throughout California.Ms. Solano is an accomplished litigator who represents employers in both the private and public sector in all areas of labor and employment law, including wrongful discharge, wage and hour (including class actions), discrimination/harassment, retaliation, leaves of absences, privacy, and the First Amendment. She handles matters in state and federal courts as well as before various administrative agencies. She has achieved remarkable results for clients in hearings, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.Ms. Solano also counsels clients on a variety of employment issues, including employee discipline, wage and hour compliance, and adherence to federal and state family and medical leave laws. She regularly drafts employment agreements, employee pay plans, proprietary information agreements, employee handbooks, and other personnel policies.
_1583984148853.png)