Topic:California's Fair Employment and Housing Act and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act both require employers to engage in the interactive accommodation process with an employee or applicant whose disability interferes with his or her ability to perform the essential functions or his or her job.
Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act failure to reasonably accommodate an applicant or employee can cost an employer up to $150,000 in administrative fines along with lost wages and emotional distress damages. If the matter is heard in civil court, the potential damages are unlimited.
At the training, you will learn:
When to engage in the interactive accommodation processWhat is the definition of a disabilityThe steps of the interactive accommodation processTypes of reasonable accommodationsWhen the employer might not be obligated to accommodate an employee or applicantSpeaker:Linda Durrer - Linda Durrer is a Return to Work Consultant with nearly thirty years' experience working with employees who have disabilities. Besides facilitating the interactive accommodation process for public agencies and employers in the private sector, Linda is currently the Personnel Director for Glenn County.
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