Pregnant Employees and New Parents: How to Manage Employment Issues without Violating the FMLA, ADA, or PDA

Why Should You Attend:

There are several federal laws that extend protection to pregnant employees or employees who are new parents. These laws are primarily governed by the FMLA, ADA and PDA acts.

This webinar will cover what actions employers can and cannot take in regards to leaves of absence and accommodations for pregnant employees or employees who are new parents.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• When is an employer required to place a pregnant employee on leave?
• When is an employer required to grant leave to a new parent employee?
• What rights does a pregnant employee with medical restrictions have?
• What are the obligations of an employer to accommodate a pregnant employee?
• What are the limitations and restrictions on pregnancy leave?
• What considerations should an employer make when drafting policies relating to pregnancy?
• What is pregnancy discrimination?

Who Will Benefit:

• Human resource professionals and officials
• HR managers
• Compliance officers
• Controllers and attorneys

Instructor Profile:

Sally Barron practices in all areas of employment law, representing employers in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. She is well experienced in handling claims brought before the EEOC and lawsuits arising under the ADA, the ADEA, the FLSA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Tennessee Human Rights Act.

Ms. Barron advises clients on a variety of employment matters, including employee handbooks and policies, severance agreements, and other employee contracts.

Her recent achievements with Jeff Weintraub include winning a summary judgment motion in a retaliatory discharge lawsuit and winning a summary judgment in a termination lawsuit under the ADEA and Title VII.

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