Speaker, Gibbons Fifth Annual Employment & Labor Law Conference, "Tricky Leave and Accommodation Issues for Employers - How to Stay Out of Legal Trouble," Parsippany, NJ

Navigating disability-related leaves of absence and requests for accommodation are among the most challenging issues employers face. This panel will use real world examples to tackle some of the most frequent, yet complex, leave and accommodation issues and identify strategies employers can use to effectively manage these issues, while still complying with federal, state, and local laws. Topics to be covered include intermittent leave, employees with chronic illnesses, relaxing performance or conduct standards as a reasonable accommodation, and more.