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OVERVIEW Challenges  - It’s confusing isn’t it? How are we supposed to keep it all straight when there are times when the legal requirements of both  Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA)  are similar, yet at other times one law contradicts another? We find that we can’t comply with both laws at the same time, so which one takes precedence over the other? And where does WC come in? To complicate matters even more, WC is a state law, while FMLA and ADAAA are federal laws, and there are other state civil rights laws that also impact FMLA and the ADAAA. Consider that an injury under WC may also be a  “serious health condition”  under FMLA. State laws may differ from federal laws by covering additional health conditions, may apply to small organizations, or may cover situations in which the federal laws have no say such as domestic abuse. As HR, we have the responsibility of sifting through these laws ...

OVERVIEW Challenges  - It’s confusing isn’t it? How are we supposed to keep it all straight when there are times when the legal requirements of both  Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA)  are similar, yet at other times one law contradicts another? We find that we can’t comply with both laws at the same time, so which one takes precedence over the other? And where does WC come in? To complicate matters even more, WC is a state law, while FMLA and ADAAA are federal laws , and there are other state civil rights laws that also impact FMLA and the ADAAA. Consider that an injury under WC may also be a  “serious health condition”  under FMLA. State laws may differ from federal laws by covering additional health conditions, may apply to small organizations, or may cover situations in which the federal laws have no say such as domestic abuse. As HR, we have the responsibility of sifting through these laws...

OVERVIEW There are many reasons why employers need to ensure their website and mobile applications are compliant with various web accessibility laws in the United States. Our upcoming webinar discusses the Web ContentAccessibility Guidelines 2.0 along with the significance of website accessibility and WCAG compliance. Know about: ·          Inaccessible websites as the next disability law litigation hot spot ·          Website compliance with various Federal laws ·          Why accessibility is important for individuals, businesses, and society LEARNING OBJECTIVES Participants in this webinar will become familiar with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 and will gain an understanding of what is web accessibility. Additionally, participants will learn the importance of website accessibility and WCAG compliance. At the conclusion of this web...