Managing the FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Comp Bermuda Triangle (Orland Park, IL)

Untangling the web of employee leave laws is one of the most difficult responsibilities an employer faces — particularly the FMLA. Employers must not only understand the multitude of leave laws, but it is critical to appreciate the subtle interplay between such laws.

This seminar is designed to help employers of all shapes and sizes recognize key issues in administering virtually all types of government mandated leave laws.  This seminar will also provide valuable insight into how an employer’s voluntary leave policies and benefits impact mandatory leave laws.  With the onslaught of new legislation and significant case law developments in the area of employee leave, this live seminar should not be missed.

Topics will include:

• Understanding and administering FMLA leave
• Interplay of the ADA and Workers’ Compensation on mandated leave
• Dealing with difficult employees, including abuse of leave
• Recognizing and avoiding retaliation
• And more!

NOAH A. FRANK

SmithAmundsen LLC

Noah practices at SmithAmundsen, a full-service litigation and business law firm.  He enables businesses to excel under increasingly regulated and taxing environments while protecting them from harmful litigation. As the go-to legal resource and trusted business partner, he analyzes complex risks and formulates strategies for cost optimization, considering legal liability, litigation avoidance, and best practices. Mr. Frank provides practical and thoughtful advice, strategy, and solutions in a full range of employment, corporate, and workers’ compensation matters, including compliance, policy implementation, and risk mitigation of wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, leave interference and retaliation claims including under the FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, OSHA, NLRA, Worker’s Compensation, and state and local laws. He advises employers on day-to-day issues such as employment agreements (including NDAs and restrictive covenants), leave and return-to-work management, discipline, disability, and religious accommodation, and severance agreements. He trains management in legal compliance, and is a frequent author and invited speaker on these and other topics. Mr. Frank attended the University of Illinois where he earned his bachelors, masters in human resources, and juris doctorate degrees.  He has been peer-recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star each year 2012-2019.