Event Details
Pregnancy in the Workplace
| Date: | September 8, 2016, 5:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Organizer: | MHHRA |
| Location: | Umbertos 2245 South Road Poughkeepsie, NY |
| Price: | $30 Members / $40 NonMembers |
| Event Type: | Monthly Meeting |
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5-5:30pm- Registration
5:30-6:00pm-Dinner
Program begins at 6pm
Jackson Lewis Presents: Pregnancy in the Workplace
Background. Who is protected and what type of protections are afforded an individual who is pregnant or associated with someone who is pregnant
History of the laws and guidance associated with dealing with individuals with pregnancies or those associated with pregnant individuals. NY's newest law providing additional protections to those requiring accommodation because of pregnancy. Newest initiative by EEOC by publishing resource which includes a communication to physicians.
Similar treatment of individuals who are pregnant to those in the workplace: what does that mean and examples
Accommodating individuals who are pregnant: provide examples and the framework for the interactive discussion/ accommodation process should an individual request an Accommodation due to pregnancy, for example, to telecommute.
Interplay of other laws such as FMLA, for individuals who may need time off for pregnancy related conditions.
About our Speakers:
Jackson Lewis’ presenters Susan Corcoran (Principal), Craig Roberts (Princ! ipal) and Ben Yeamans (Associate) are members of the Firm’s Disability Leave and Health Management Group, providing advice and counsel to employers of all sizes and industries. Typical topics include disability accommodation issues under federal and state laws, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, general disability and absenteeism-related inquiries and any other illness-related questions that may arise.
Susan Corcoran, who resides in the Firm’s White Plains office, has been with the Firm 26 years, and regularly advises and represents employers on a variety of workplace issues and litigations. Craig Roberts joins this presentation from the Long Island office of Jackson Lewis, where he counsels employers on the entire spectrum of disability management issues, as well as wage and hour compliance. Our newest addition, Ben Yeamans, worked for Coca Cola Refreshments before joining! us, and spends the majority of his time focusing on labor and disability leave management issues.
This month's sponsor is:
Dominick Artuso M.D.
Gastric Band/Gastric Sleeve
Center for Bariatric Surgery
Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital
241 North Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
